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BF55 TXW

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

77,379 mi
Last recorded77,379 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 TXW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 77,379 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 74,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 74,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 71,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 66,636 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,713 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 59,483 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,349 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,523 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,758 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,254 miles

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,445 miles

c seat nsr

Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,640 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,403 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,947 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,615 miles

front tyres worn outer edges

os rear tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,796 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,702 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 13,462 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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BF55 TXW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BF55 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

BF55 TXW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is BF55 TXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 TXW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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