MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Marked with chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Marked with chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Excessively corroded/fractured at fuel tank(Marked with chalk) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have slight swelling wat ends where they meet flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators incorrect colour rear both (4.4.3 (a))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsf (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Macpherson strut likely to fail osf (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear subframe corroded and all suspension bushes perished
underside corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre starting to crack
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
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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SA05 OCU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SA05 OCU, 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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SA05 OCU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 May 2005.
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