MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/f & o/s/f wipers need changing soon
no warning lights on dash time of test
rear subframe covered with under seal
tyre warning light on
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working water (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working water (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
n/s/f & o/s/f wipers need changing soon
no warning lights on dash time of test
rear subframe covered with under seal
tyre warning light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under coating, nr rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under coating, nr rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under coating, nr rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under coating, nr rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Both rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer hub bearing. (2.4.G.2)
Slight engine oil leak
Slight gearbox oil leak
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Both rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer hub bearing. (2.4.G.2)
Slight engine oil leak
Slight gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer hub bearing (2.4.G.2)
Both rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Both rear brake pipe outer covers swollen.
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
unable to fully inspect under floor section plastic covers
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
unable to fully inspect under floor section plastic covers
both rear tyres getting low
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
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SA54 ETL is a 2004 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2004 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,928 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 SA54 ETL, 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 22 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SA54 ETL is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2004.
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