MOT Status
ValidMileage
138,153 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack on edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear tyre just legal
Oil leak ()
front tyre wearing on edges
nearside and offside front inner track control arm bushes worn
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Rear tyre just legal
Oil leak ()
front tyre wearing on edges
nearside and offside front inner track control arm bushes worn
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Oil leak ()
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Oil leak ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front & rear brake pads appear close to warning wires
nearside front tyre beginning to perish
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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SL05 VUY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 SL05 VUY, 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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What year was SL05 VUY registered?
SL05 VUY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2005.
Is SL05 VUY safe to buy?
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