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BD55 NUX

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,151 mi
Last recorded77,151 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 NUX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 77,151 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 77,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,750 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 70,596 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 67,253 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,196 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 61,235 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 58,546 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 54,096 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 49,900 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 49,894 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 44,820 miles

Engine warning light on.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 44,820 miles

Engine warning light on.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 40,198 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 35,687 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 31,376 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,990 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 21,749 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 16,853 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 12,934 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 6,870 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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BD55 NUX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BD55 NUX, 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 BD55 NUX registered?

BD55 NUX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is BD55 NUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 NUX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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