MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,532 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald edge tread depth (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
lots of damage around vehicle body
o/s/r disc corroded
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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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SP55 TZB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 SP55 TZB, 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 SP55 TZB registered?
SP55 TZB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2005.
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