MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
signs of oil leak under engine bay
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner wheelarch (1.9.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit towards borderline (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both towards borderline (4.1.E.1)
signs of oil leak under engine bay
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and both rear (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and both rear (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tracking may need attention
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag light is on
tyre pressure warning lamp is on
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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PL05 BYA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 PL05 BYA, 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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PL05 BYA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2005.
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