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SW55BCE
2005 BMW 116
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SW55BCE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 116
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
15 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,668 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,209 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020 11 Jun 202628 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,609 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front tyre worn bald on edges of tread
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
9 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Out of the MAF sensor (1.9.2c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling macpherson strut (4.1.D.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 245/35/18 instead of 215/40/18 (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 215/40/18 instead of 245/35/18 (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front tyre worn bald on edges of tread
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
3 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,888 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- 2 front tyres low wearing on edges
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear trailing arms slight play
28 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear trailing arms slight play
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 2 front tyres low wearing on edges
22 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,090 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2017 11 Jun 202618 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 103,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- oil leak from filter
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
20 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,487 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202620 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,487 MI
11 Jun 202627 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,811 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,961 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2014 11 Jun 202628 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
18 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,605 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2013 11 Jun 202620 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,633 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,137 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,336 MI
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SW55BCE was registered on 2005-11-15
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