MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened al over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides have small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides reaer beake disc inner faces depleted surface area with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Both front tyres wearing unevenly (on outer edges)
Both rear tyres wearing low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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AU05 SFX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 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 AU05 SFX, 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 21 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AU05 SFX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2005.
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