MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
undertrays fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside offside and nearside rears, from hoses to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust heat shield loose and corroded around fuel tank area
Service brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside offside and nearside rears, from hoses to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust heat shield loose and corroded around fuel tank area
handbrake on the nearside, half the performance than the offside
nearside rear jacking point missing.
TPMS light illuminated.
Battery suspect
Brake pad warning light illuminated, nearside front wear indicator damaged.
Exhaust system corroded, heatshields insecure, front downpipe flange nuts corroded.
Front tyres deteriorated/perishing, worn on inside edges, devoid of tread.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just acceptable (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear ABS rings, evidence of contact with speed sensors.
offside front tyre worn on edges.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring fouling sensor (3.4.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb replaced 382 (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring fouling sensor (3.4.2)
nearside rear jacking point missing.
rear hatch release sticking.
rear wiper deteriorated/rear wash inoperative.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring fouling sensor (3.4.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% bulb replaced 382 (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refit bulb (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring fouling sensor (3.4.2)
nearside rear jacking point missing.
rear hatch release sticking.
rear wiper deteriorated/rear wash inoperative.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Moisture in O/S headlamp
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YN56 VLA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 YN56 VLA, 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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YN56 VLA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 18 October 2006.
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