MOT Status
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92,958 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
see vt30 sheet,service due-oil maxed,battery weak
Direction indicator incorrect colour rears x 2 faded (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive test stopped revs jumping (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn judder (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working intermittant (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working secondary light activated-investigate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts-investigate (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick close too disc lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
service overdue-oil spill-service and brake fluid due alerts,car scruffy-neglected needs valet-oil liquid spill in boot area,headlamps clouding,tyre treads uneven wear-walls scuffed,brake hoses cracking,driveshafts rusting
suspension-subframe-arms-pipes-running gear rusting,clutch judder,brake pipes scabbing,osf tyre tread uneven wear,rear brake pads low uneven wear-brakes bindy,exhaust bent,nsf brake hose twist,front control arms play
reference vt30 document
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate - reset (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive test stopped revs bouncing (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb error-and reset both aims before retest (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
abs rings rusting and control arms,osr shaft greasy.shockers rusting,front control arms play,osf balljoint cover splitting,front brake hoses poor deteriorating,osf brake pipe scabbing,exhaust modded
oil spill-oil leak-engine oil over filled-investigate service interval,rear indicator bulb fade,rear wiper stiff,os reg light inop,front brake discs rusting-judder,sills-underbody-subframe-pipes-exhaust-driveshafts-running gear rusting
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension components corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s & n/s front tyre edges worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
headlight switch loose
osf and nsf flexible brake hose cracking
steering lower joint covered by plastic trim
rear washer inop
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly worn
front and rear brake discs are lipped
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front and rear brake discs are lipped
nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge and has a nail in it
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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VU56 NEF is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 VU56 NEF, 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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VU56 NEF is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2006.
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