MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear tyre treads low
near side front jacking block missing
off side front headlamp rear cover clips missing cover insecure
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear tyre treads low
near side front jacking block missing
off side front headlamp rear cover clips missing cover insecure
Brake warning light on dash
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake disc(s) slightly worn
nearside front headlight slightly damaged
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)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake warning light on dash
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake disc(s) slightly worn
nearside front headlight slightly damaged
nearside rear lower sidelight not working
offside upper stop lamp not working
front brake pads worn
x 4 tyres slightly worn
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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WV55 SYP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WV55 SYP, 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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WV55 SYP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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