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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
park brake requires adjustment
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
park brake requires adjustment
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Serviceable travel at the lever (1.1.6 (d))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in lower central section (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted recommend further inspection, repair or replace as necessary (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lamp illuminated, brake fluid reservoir obscure by covers and unable to check level
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted recommend further inspection, repair or replace as necessary (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also cracking between the tread ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lamp illuminated, brake fluid reservoir obscure by covers and unable to check level
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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SW55 FMY is a 2006 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 2006 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,019 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW55 FMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SW55 FMY is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 27 February 2006.
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