MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension axle has corrosion
Slight oil leak
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges wearing (4.1.E.1)
Rear suspension axle has corrosion
Slight oil leak
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)
rear suspension components corroded.
under-trays fitted.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor (3.4.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
exhaust slightly corroded
Body has a projection caused by damage Nearside rear bumper. (6.1.C.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Lens damaged. (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front & rear. (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front and n/s rear tyres are wearing unevenly
rear wiper not working
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front and n/s rear tyres are wearing unevenly
rear wiper not working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise nearside front tyre worn inner edge
advise offside front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise nearside front tyre worn inner edge
advise offside front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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ST54 GEJ is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 ST54 GEJ, 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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ST54 GEJ is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 2 November 2004.
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