MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front inner wheel arch missing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too high x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front inner wheel arch missing
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 osr / nsr ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective one exhaust hanger corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing seat belt buckle possable under seat ? (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective one exhaust hanger corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing unchecked due to binding brake
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
tyre pressure monitoring light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front and rear brake discs slightly worn
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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SB55 AWG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SB55 AWG, 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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SB55 AWG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2005.
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