MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cant not open (3.1 (c))
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under trays
Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under trays
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
fuel cap seal perished
offside rear parking brake performance lower than nearside rear
oil leaks
service light on
suspension bushes front and rear perished, worn and splitting
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
oil leaks
service light on
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
fuel cap seal perished
offside rear parking brake performance lower than nearside rear
suspension bushes front and rear perished, worn and splitting
Brake warning light on
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear + Offside rear ()
Front and rear brake hoses perished
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak
Slight play in nearside rear suspension bush
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake warning light on
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside rear + Offside rear ()
Front and rear brake hoses perished
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak
Slight play in nearside rear suspension bush
Both rear brake hoses slightly perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight play in nearside rear suspension bush
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated into caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55R16 87H RFT (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated into caliper (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear brake dragging slightly
ball joint boots perished
front wipers smear
play in steering column bearing
rear tyres bald on edges and worn close to legal limit
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ball joint boots perished
front wipers smear
play in steering column bearing
rear tyres bald on edges and worn close to legal limit
wipers smear screen
cuts in rear tyres
front and rear brake hoses perished
front wipers smear
puncture in nearside rear tyre
rear tyres worn close to legal limit and bald on inner edges
slight play in steering column
suspension bushes perished and worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust Heatshield badly damaged
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust Heatshield badly damaged
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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WG55 EFO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 WG55 EFO, 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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WG55 EFO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2005.
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