MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly damaged advise both front to rear main metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly damaged advise both rear short metal brake pipes coirroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise both front brake flexis starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise both front metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated advise offside rear drive shaft has 1 loose retaining bolt (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Brake pipe slightly damaged advise both front to rear main metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly damaged advise both rear short metal brake pipes coirroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise both front brake flexis starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise both front metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated advise offside rear drive shaft has 1 loose retaining bolt (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction e.m.l warning light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap sealing ring cracked / perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r tyre worn on both edges / loss of tread pattern / deep cut to cords 205 / 55 / 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear advise to replace n/s/r tyre
front shocker bump stops deteriorated
front tyres falken (rft) / rear tyres contis 205 / 55 / 16
tpm warning light on dash
All brake pipes on vehicle becoming corroded
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle underside becoming corroded within prescribed areas
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
All brake discs corroded
All brake pipes on vehicle becoming corroded
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle underside becoming corroded within prescribed areas
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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YX56 XFM is a 2006 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YX56 XFM, 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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YX56 XFM is a 2006 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2006.
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