MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
covers fitted masking testable items
nearside front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but not exposing the cords
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
signs of offside rear brake getting hot
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading
n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
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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XKZ 2978 is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 XKZ 2978, 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 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was XKZ 2978 registered?
XKZ 2978 is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2009.
Is XKZ 2978 safe to buy?
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