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BT55 FNF

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,709 mi
Last recorded112,709 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FNF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 112,709 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))

under tray fitted to the car all round under the car can not be viwed

Pass 10 Apr 2017 97,113 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

UNDERTRAY/PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Oct 2015 74,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 74,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,205 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 65,664 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 65,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,842 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,507 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,707 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 39,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 29,940 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,669 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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BT55 FNF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT55 FNF, 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 BT55 FNF registered?

BT55 FNF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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