MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension areas and components corroded
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
front and rear suspension areas and components corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension areas and components corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension areas and components corroded
Corrosion in general exhaust system
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arms bushes worn/perished slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror lens deteriated slightly resticting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Corrosion in general exhaust system
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading arms bushes worn/perished slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror lens deteriated slightly resticting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept zone (may spread) (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hoses deteriated age cracking
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Slight oil leak
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked + small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hoses deteriated age cracking
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Slight oil leak
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked + small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
crack in screen but not in drivers view
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
crack in screen but not in drivers view
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing in edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
near side front tyre worn on out side edge of tread
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front and rear brake pads wearing low. above min limit at present
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YT56 JYA is a 2006 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YT56 JYA, 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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YT56 JYA is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2006.
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