MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine tray fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH flexible brake lines, starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIl leak, can be seen behind engine tray, and on steering gators (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH - ice blue colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread pattern area- almost to cords, tyre perishing also (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH front and rear indicators bulbs faded- all showing white in colour x 4 (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlights- due to blue tinted bulbs (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread pattern area, also perishing 205/50/17W Rotala (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine tray fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH flexible brake lines, starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIl leak, can be seen behind engine tray, and on steering gators (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH - ice blue colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread pattern area- almost to cords, tyre perishing also (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
both front brake hoses perishing slightly
nearside rear inner brake pad fairly low
slight wear to front brake discs
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
windscreen wiper blades worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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VE54 OSU is a 2004 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VE54 OSU, 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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VE54 OSU is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2004.
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