MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front NSF brake disc corroded on inner face
Offside Rear OSR brake disc corroded on inner face
Under tray missing
Nearside Front NSF brake disc corroded on inner face
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear OSR brake disc corroded on inner face
Under tray missing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
brake pad warning lamp on dash
EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emissions to clean to register test
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emissions to clean to register test
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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SC03 ALE is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2014 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 60,857 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 SC03 ALE, 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 12 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SC03 ALE registered?
SC03 ALE is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2014.
Is SC03 ALE safe to buy?
The MOT history for SC03 ALE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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