MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Air bag light on dash
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bad oil leak from rear diff
brake pad warning light on
oil leak from engine
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
abs light on
bad oil leak from rear diff
brake pad warning light on
oil leak from engine
oil leak from rear diff prop shaft seal in rear diff
rear discs coroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from rear diff prop shaft seal in rear diff
rear discs coroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight bind o/s/f brake
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
small dent in n/s/r wheel,inner edge
nail in n/s/r tyre
CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET VERY POOR CONDITION
N/S/R TYRE LEGAL BUT VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT [[2000MILES MAX]
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK52 BZX is a 2003 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2003 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 72,440 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 VK52 BZX, 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 23 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VK52 BZX registered?
VK52 BZX is a 2003 BMW 116, first registered on 1 February 2003.
Is VK52 BZX safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK52 BZX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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