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BT55 FNV

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,327 mi
Last recorded108,327 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FNV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 108,327 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2024 108,327 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,082 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (o/s & n/s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (o/s & n/s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 98,616 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 98,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,323 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 95,751 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 95,751 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 90,332 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 90,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,676 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Windscreen washes weak.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,121 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,594 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 49,663 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,465 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,123 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 34,784 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,113 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,032 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,579 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 FNV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT55 FNV, 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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BT55 FNV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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