MOT Status
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123,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad warning lamp illuminated
Engine oil dump corroded
Front Brake pads on the limit and discs heavily grooved ***Action required***
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel left available
Parking brake test readings only just met requirements. attention/adjustment required
Rear differential unit damp
Vehicle underside, exhaust, brake and suspension components very heavily corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front bake hoses cracking
front pads getting low
petrol flap damaged
rear pads on limit
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Both front brake hoses perished
Fuel filler flap loose
Rear diff damp
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear tyre wearing low
both front tyres wearing edges slightly
under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres 2mm of tread on inner edges (205/55/16)
Fuel flap defective
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres 2mm of tread on inner edges (205/55/16)
Fuel flap defective
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside 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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YW07 MLX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2007 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 68,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 YW07 MLX, 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 19 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YW07 MLX registered?
YW07 MLX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2007.
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