MOT Status
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109,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear NO PLATE LIGHT DULL
Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable BOTH SIDES [RUSTY] (6.1.7 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FOUR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust backbox tinshield insecure.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Some parts of the rear suspension beginning to corrode.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust backbox tinshield insecure.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Some parts of the rear suspension beginning to corrode.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe slight damage (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Camcover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc's excessively corroded only half the working surface used Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
parking brake only just met requirements for mot attention recommended [needed extra application when parked on steep incline]
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
parking brake only just met requirements for mot attention recommended [needed extra application when parked on steep incline]
Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs sensor wire and pad sensor wire fouling driveshaft and suspension arm refixed to clip but still 1 clip broken requires replacement (4.11 (a) (iii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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YY09 PXJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 YY09 PXJ, 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 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YY09 PXJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2009.
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