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BF55 TYU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,489 mi
Last recorded102,489 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 TYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 102,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 97,492 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion under vehicle to mot standard at present

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2018 97,492 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion under vehicle to mot standard at present

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,598 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r , n/s/r , n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust starting to corode

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 97,598 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r , n/s/r , n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust starting to corode

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 97,195 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2016 97,195 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (1.4.A.2f)

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 96,865 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 96,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs corroded

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre cracking along tread

nearside rear tyre cracking along tread

offside rear tyre cracking along tread

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,704 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 92,671 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,891 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,262 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,492 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 TYU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYU, 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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BF55 TYU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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