MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres cracking slightly within tread pattern (OSF tyre worn slightly on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe appears to be corroding slightly under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Close to outer shoulder ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play within upper stabilizer arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around bottom of both engine / gearbox and rear differential (input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Light dusting of fluid around OSF steering rack gaiters and pipes across front of engine (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn slightly on shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres starting to crack slightly within tread pattern, OSR has a crack on the inner shoulder but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
TPMS lamp illuminated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav removed from drivers view of swept area ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play within upper stabilizer arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive dusting of oil around bottom of engine and rear differential (input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
central undertray slightly insecure but unlikely to become fully detached
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front registration plate damaged. (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat-nav removed from drivers view of swept area ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil around both front of engine and rear differential (input shaft) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System lamp illuminated indicating one or tyre pressures are incorrect.
Undertrays fitted covering testable items.
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
under tray fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/r side light dim possible fault
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
rear diff leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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BL54 MKE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 BL54 MKE, 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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BL54 MKE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2004.
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