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BF55 FEH

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,359 mi
Last recorded111,359 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 FEH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 111,359 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 111,358 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,295 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,295 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,497 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 84,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,000 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 67,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,382 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,595 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,243 miles

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

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

Rear 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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BF55 FEH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BF55 FEH, 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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What year was BF55 FEH registered?

BF55 FEH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is BF55 FEH safe to buy?

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