MOT Status
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94,681 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Some underbody corrosion
Under bonnet covers / Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection
underbonnet engine covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection
some rusting on underbody components
some scubbing on offside front tyre outer sidewall
under bonnet covers - undertrays fitted restricting inspection
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine covers-undertrays fitted restricting inspection
offside front outer tyre wall perrishing-cracking
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres cracking/perrishing on side walls and between treads
rear tyres worn close to 2mm wear bar indicators (1.6mm minimum legal tread depth)
some wear on front brake pads and brake discs
some wear on rear brake discs
front tyres wearing on outer edges of treads
wear on front and rear brake pads
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front tyres wearing on outer edges of treads
wear on front and rear brake pads
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HH53 SEB is a 2008 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 HH53 SEB, 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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HH53 SEB is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 8 August 2008.
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