MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body and paint work damage observed
Cut ib N/S front tyre wall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wipers smearing screen
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L55 AFH is a 2003 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2003 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 72,440 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 L55 AFH, 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 23 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L55 AFH registered?
L55 AFH is a 2003 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2003.
Is L55 AFH safe to buy?
The MOT history for L55 AFH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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