MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake warning lamo indicates a fault
traction control lamp indicates a fault
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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SO54 EFP is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 EFP, 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 EFP is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2004.
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