MOT Status
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169,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both have water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted caliper retaining spring clip missing (1.1.21 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both have water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted caliper retaining spring clip missing (1.1.21 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both have water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both headlamps have water ingress
park brake application uneven
Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
both headlamps have water ingress
park brake application uneven
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light misting intensity reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light misting intensity reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front front headlamp has condensation in it but not yet effecting beam image
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear number plate lamp light dim
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front front headlamp has condensation in it but not yet effecting beam image
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear number plate lamp light dim
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front tyres worn on outer edges
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE61 UPB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VE61 UPB, 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 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VE61 UPB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 February 2012.
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