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BN55 XUV

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,052 mi
Last recorded83,052 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 XUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 83,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 83,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 80,805 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,051 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 63,432 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,216 miles

n/s front tyre slightly out of shape

o/s front tyre low in tread and worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 50,440 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 48,351 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 46,403 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,052 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,101 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,988 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,183 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,019 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,974 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 16,974 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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BN55 XUV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN55 XUV, 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 BN55 XUV registered?

BN55 XUV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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