MOT Status
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147,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
unable to check rear belts
Nearside Front Lower wing corroded, where bolted to sill
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower wing corroded, where bolted to sill
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat
sill covers fitted
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)
oil leak
Oil leak
offside front tyre has small cut on inner side wall
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear registration delaminating
Oil leak
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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X741 KBV is a 2000 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
Across all 2000 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 80,322 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 X741 KBV, 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 26 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was X741 KBV registered?
X741 KBV is a 2000 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2000.
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