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BT55 FOV

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,122 mi
Last recorded107,122 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FOV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 107,122 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 107,119 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,135 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,267 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 100,251 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 92,816 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,770 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,855 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 23 Oct 2015 75,855 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,095 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,063 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,011 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,018 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)

osf tyre has a flat spot,covers fitted under car.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 9,722 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 7,822 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 FOV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

BT55 FOV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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