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BT55 FNZ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,028 mi
Last recorded98,028 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,028 miles

condition of n/s o/s rear brake flexy hoses

condition of n/s o/s rear brake pipes

Fail 30 Aug 2018 98,004 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

condition of n/s o/s rear brake flexy hoses

condition of n/s o/s rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,454 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Inner Front Lower Arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine Oil Leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,049 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 15 Jul 2015 65,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,949 miles

N/S/F/TYRE/WORN/OUTER/EDGE

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,731 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,756 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,949 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FNZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT55 FNZ registered?

BT55 FNZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is BT55 FNZ safe to buy?

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