MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front subframe stabilizer bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front subframe stabilizer bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened highly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
fuel cap seal cracking
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axilla corroded all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axilla corroded all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front bad lip on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear brake has noise possible brake shoes ?
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front bad lip on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear brake has noise possible brake shoes ?
Fuel cap sealing device deteriorate
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
under trays fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s/f tyre cracking allround the thread pattern
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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ES04 PDC is a 2008 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2008 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,571 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 ES04 PDC, 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 18 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ES04 PDC is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2008.
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