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AV55 OMF

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,551 mi
Last recorded72,551 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OMF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre(not repairable)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 65,777 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,021 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,984 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 42,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,256 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,212 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 34,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,078 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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AV55 OMF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV55 OMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 OMF registered?

AV55 OMF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is AV55 OMF safe to buy?

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