MOT Status
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135,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing/ bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake pad sensor wire broken/ brake fluid level ok (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing/ bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake pad sensor wire broken/ brake fluid level ok (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper/wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing to bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing and front bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak engine
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front brake flexi hoses starting to deteriorate (3.6.B.4d)
Front washers poor on windscreen
Very slight leak from power steering pipe
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement O/S/R brake excessively dragging when wheel turning. Corrosion to brake disc (3.5.1k)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front brake flexi hoses starting to deteriorate (3.6.B.4d)
Front washers poor on windscreen
Very slight leak from power steering pipe
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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SO54 AYP is a 2004 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 2004 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,928 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 SO54 AYP, 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 22 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SO54 AYP is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2004.
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