MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,643 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - tread wearing outer (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread wearing inner (4.1.E.1)
Rear Slight corrosion at fuel tank retainer arms - both sides
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Uneven brake wear along rear axle
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyers worn at outside 205/55/16 (run flat)
both front tyers worn at outside 205/55/16 (run flat)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
brake pad warning light on
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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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SN55 OWC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SN55 OWC, 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 SN55 OWC registered?
SN55 OWC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is SN55 OWC safe to buy?
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