MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both steering rack gaitors deterioated
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bumper insecure O/S/F area & N/S/R area (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel tank cap rubber perishing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear slight play in top radius arm inner bush
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel tank cap rubber perishing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear slight play in top radius arm inner bush
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Nut only attached by few threads. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Caliper to rigid pipe. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Caliper to rigid pipe. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sill + engine covers
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Service indicator on.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA54 AXB is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 DA54 AXB, 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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DA54 AXB is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2004.
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