MOT Status
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131,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear suspension parts corroded
sill covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearing limits (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear chassis
o/s rear abs wire rubbing drive shaft
sill covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearing limits (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear chassis
o/s rear abs wire rubbing drive shaft
sill covers and undertrays fitted
corrosion to rear of vehicle
front brake discs worn
slight cracking on front brake flexi pipes
slight split nearside wiper blade
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear of vehicle
front brake discs worn
slight cracking on front brake flexi pipes
slight split nearside wiper blade
Nearside Front Brake backing plate started to detioriorate
Nearside Front Brake warning wire tied up in a bunch and cable tied to braket
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front exhaust clamp loose causing minor leak!
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front exhaust clamp loose causing minor leak!
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
no first gear
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
no first gear
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YA08 ZTG is a 2008 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2008 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,571 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 YA08 ZTG, 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 18 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YA08 ZTG is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 2008.
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