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AO55 BXZ

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,379 mi
Last recorded85,379 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 BXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 85,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,786 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 11 Sep 2018 79,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous perrished (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous perrished (1.1.12 (e))

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,734 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 77,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,207 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,207 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre nail

Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension bushes generally perished

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,936 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 68,936 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 605,947 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general wear on suspension etc

surface corrosion on underside at various points

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,947 miles

Both front tyres have slight inner and outer edge wear, rear tyres have slight inner edge wear

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vairious small chips to windscreen, all within limits

Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,110 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 55,110 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads 2/3 worn

nsr brake disc scored

Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,676 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 33,992 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,489 miles

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

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

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

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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AO55 BXZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO55 BXZ, 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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AO55 BXZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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