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AK55 XFR

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,693 mi
Last recorded84,693 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XFR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 84,693 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 84,693 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 83,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 81,179 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 79,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 77,141 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 77,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 74,884 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,456 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 69,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 66,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,144 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 55,602 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 55,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyre valves cracking

both front brake flexi hoses slightly cracking

centre exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,000 miles

All four tyre pressure valves perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2013 42,694 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly uneven wear

warning lights on dash . these will be a failure later on in the year, advise a full check carried out

Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,507 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,051 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,944 miles

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

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 XFR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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