MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule -to-rear at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 ZR 18 92 Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule -to-rear at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust central silencer rear mount hook fractured away from pipe.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in corroded condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()
Offside front tyre tread wearing on outer shoulder
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 RF18 88 Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust central silencer rear mount hook fractured away from pipe.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in corroded condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front tyre tread wearing on outer shoulder
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear damaged slightly (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm ball joint dust cover split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and tread worn close to limit.
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Handbrake lever travel getting high.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear track control arm ball joint gaiter split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and tread worn close to limit.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre tread cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre tread cracked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
plastic plug in osr tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YR08 NPV is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 YR08 NPV, 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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YR08 NPV is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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