MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear suspension axel corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
bonnet does not secure correctly
parking brake low effort offside
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage front of engine bay area (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to clipper (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
exhaust mount missing but exhaust still supported
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
exhaust mount missing but exhaust still supported
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front washers are weak
N/S/R door child safety lock active at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service light on
Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer side wall
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front washers are weak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/R door child safety lock active at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service light on
Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer side wall
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear exhaust bracket corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BJ54 XAE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 2004 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,928 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 BJ54 XAE, 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 22 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BJ54 XAE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2004.
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