MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front exhaust catalist to front pipe all4 nuts nearly corroded away exhaust not blowing recomend replace ment nuts fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly and pads worn more than off side
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front exhaust catalist to front pipe all4 nuts nearly corroded away exhaust not blowing recomend replace ment nuts fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly and pads worn more than off side
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated tyre worn on outer shoulder (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear tyre has hair line cracks in tread
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexible hose corroded under paint. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses have hair line cracks (3.6.B.4d)
Rear battery lead under car very weak ternimal
manicat to front pipe nuts very much corroded away
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses have hair line cracks (3.6.B.4d)
Rear battery lead under car very weak ternimal
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
manicat to front pipe nuts very much corroded away
Central heat shield loose above exhaust
Front nuts rear of cat badly corroded
Nearside Front hair line cracks in front flexi
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and front disks getting thin and rust creeping in on inner faces (3.5.1g)
Rear Both gear box mounting broken
both rear gearbox mountings broken
Central heat shield loose above exhaust
Front nuts rear of cat badly corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front hair line cracks in front flexi
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and front disks getting thin and rust creeping in on inner faces (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Both gear box mounting broken
both rear gearbox mountings broken
Direction indicator incorrect colour nsf both rears sahowing white light (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both flexi hose retaining clips corroded away/missing (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
rear subframe has heavy shcale corrosion to most parts, componant mounting brackets also
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs deteriorated
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
right rear brake pad wear indicator loose
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre 3mm
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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YG54 MFE is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 YG54 MFE, 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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YG54 MFE is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2004.
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