MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL tyres wearing to tread wear bars inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL tyres wearing to tread wear bars inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured All four corners. (4.4.3 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four corners. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine covers & under-trays fitted.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear tyre cut in side wall
offside front tyre worn on edges
offside rear brake binding slightly
wipers not clearing screen very well
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre cut in side wall
offside front tyre worn on edges
offside rear brake binding slightly
wipers not clearing screen very well
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre wearing unevenly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
air bag warning light on dash
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM55 CSO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 SM55 CSO, 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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SM55 CSO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2005.
Is SM55 CSO safe to buy?
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