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AK55 XBX

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,497 mi
Last recorded94,497 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 94,497 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 93,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust emissions just within limits

Fail 28 Jun 2016 93,642 miles

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)

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 93,620 miles

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)

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)

Bonnet covers fitted

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear Tyre worn on inside edge/on legal limit

Service over due light on dash

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,203 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 82,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2014 71,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 61,802 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 61,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 50,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,183 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,562 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 33,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,236 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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AK55 XBX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK55 XBX, 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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AK55 XBX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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