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BM55 ONE

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

48,401 mi
Last recorded48,401 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM55 ONE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 48,401 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 23 Aug 2024 47,470 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,261 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 45,175 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

center exhaust box has noisy baffles

Pass 28 Aug 2020 43,327 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,196 miles

exhaust center mounting split

Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,946 miles

one center rear exhaust mount rubber split

Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,334 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 37,455 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,757 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,550 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 31,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,538 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,091 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 24,707 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,707 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,714 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 10,624 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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BM55 ONE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey 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 BM55 ONE, 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 BM55 ONE registered?

BM55 ONE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is BM55 ONE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM55 ONE 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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