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BL55 CXO

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,005 mi
Last recorded108,005 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 CXO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 108,005 miles

front brake pad wear indiacator in secure

Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,639 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 88,148 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,298 miles

front tyres worn uneven and close to limit

nail in nearisde front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,558 miles

offside rear brake pads worn thin

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 3 Feb 2012 67,368 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing slightly uneven and close to wear indicaters

Pass 3 Feb 2012 67,368 miles

front tyres wearing slightly uneven and close to wear indicaters

Pass 8 Dec 2010 57,069 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 57,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,205 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,412 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges.

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 37,412 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges.

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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BL55 CXO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL55 CXO, 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 BL55 CXO registered?

BL55 CXO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is BL55 CXO safe to buy?

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