MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
TPMS Lamp on
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in sidewall 215/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipes covered in grease
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Under trays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch (4.1.D.2)
Brake pipes covered in grease
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Under trays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tyre pressure warning light on
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
front tyres worn on edges
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SB05 LSD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SB05 LSD, 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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SB05 LSD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 3 June 2005.
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