MOT Status
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125,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel tank exhaust shield loose where fitted as original equipment but not creating a risk of fire
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank exhaust shield loose where fitted as original equipment but not creating a risk of fire
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm 205/50/17 snow tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm snow tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm 205/50/17 snow tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3 mm snow tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi insecure
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi insecure
Central TPS light lit
Brake warning light lit
brake.warning.light.on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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YE59 GVT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 YE59 GVT, 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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YE59 GVT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2009.
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