MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed due to smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front 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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all 3 tyres are in a very poor condition
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front 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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all 3 tyres are in a very poor condition
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
drivers door handle is damaged
Emissions unable to be completed vehicle very smokey (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear wheel binding by hand
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear wheel binding by hand
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Obligatory indirect vision device missing wing mirror (3.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
wipers smeering slightly
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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BT55 HWY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 BT55 HWY, 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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BT55 HWY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2005.
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