MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
covers & shields fitted
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on outer edge and heavily perished and cracked recommend replacement minimum requirements only just met (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on outer edge and heavily perished and cracked recommend replacement minimum requirements only just met (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both front tyres badly worn on outer edges.
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))
General corrosion of underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Jacking block missing.
Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels inner rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre perished and cracked. 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured all four are discolouring (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective middle section hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and front to rear are corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted also both hoses are slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
fuel cap seal perishing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))
Road wheel slightly distorted front & rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))
Road wheel slightly distorted front & rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear sub-frame corroded
Brake pipes starting to corrode
Catalyst to centre exhaust flange nuts corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipes starting to corrode
Catalyst to centre exhaust flange nuts corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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SO55 UYD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 SO55 UYD, 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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SO55 UYD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2005.
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