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BL54 FPN

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,463 mi
Last recorded88,463 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FPN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 88,463 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre outer side wall slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 30 Jan 2015 88,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre outer side wall slightly perished

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise stone chips in windsreen

front flexi brakes hoses slightly perished

hand brake lever would benifit from adjustment

nsf brake pad wear sensor broken

nsr light cluster cracked

osr tyre has slight side wall run flat damage

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 29 Jan 2014 79,866 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise stone chips in windsreen

front flexi brakes hoses slightly perished

hand brake lever would benifit from adjustment

nsf brake pad wear sensor broken

nsr light cluster cracked

osr tyre has slight side wall run flat damage

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 72,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,950 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,958 miles

covers under car not allowing full inspection of all components

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish

small chip in windscreen in ZONE A

tyre pressure sensor light on

Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,943 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,643 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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BL54 FPN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL54 FPN, 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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BL54 FPN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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