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B25 ETO

2005 BMW 216

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,791 mi
Last recorded108,791 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 ETO
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 108,791 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats stowed ()

Rear both rear inner sill areas holed and corroded but not considered in a structural area

Fail 1 Oct 2025 108,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats stowed ()

Rear both rear inner sill areas holed and corroded but not considered in a structural area

Pass 15 May 2025 117,312 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 108,769 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 108,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 108,858 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to fuel/brake lines front to back lower parts of rear coil springs and some prescribed areas

Pass 29 Sep 2023 101,019 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 101,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear inner sill corrosion both sides

Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,180 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 93,180 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 100,980 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel high

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2022 76,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil cap missing off engine

Fail 22 Jul 2022 76,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil cap missing off engine

Pass 4 Oct 2021 100,472 miles

Noise under engine cover

Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,286 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,464 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,118 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

engine noisy.

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,012 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery too large to fit into retaining tray properly (4.13 (a) (i))

bonnet stays ineffective

leaking fuel injector seal

Pass 25 Jul 2019 50,894 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 48,152 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,736 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 45,957 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 96,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 95,344 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet stay/s defective

Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,897 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 77,897 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,162 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,287 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 65,287 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,293 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,235 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 35,539 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,834 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 216?

Based on 40,066 MOT tests across 4,895 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,381
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
4,895
On UK Roads
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B25 ETO is a 2005 BMW 216 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The BMW 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B25 ETO is a 2005 BMW 216, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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