MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Bonnet doesn't open, not allowing full inspection of some items
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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Undertrays fitted obscuring some items
Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Bonnet doesn't open, not allowing full inspection of some items
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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Undertrays fitted obscuring some items
engine slightly smokey (advise service)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn low inner edges,perished and have cuts in tread
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front tyres worn low inner edges,perished and have cuts in tread
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside front tyre has deep cuts cant see cords on test
offside rear brake pad warning wire broken and not fitted to the pad hanging loose
service light on
slight movement on steering wheel ( side to side )
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside front tyre has deep cuts cant see cords on test
offside rear brake pad warning wire broken and not fitted to the pad hanging loose
service light on
slight movement on steering wheel ( side to side )
both front sidelight bulbs showing a tint of blue
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
both front sidelight bulbs showing a tint of blue
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
damage wheel rims.
stone chips front windscreen.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r bumper damage
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HN55 EKT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 HN55 EKT, 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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HN55 EKT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2005.
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