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CE55 FNZ

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,870 mi
Last recorded87,870 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 FNZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 87,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 81,925 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 77,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 75,538 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 75,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 74,531 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 72,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 72,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 70,931 miles

Front brake hoses cracking

Fail 24 Jan 2020 70,931 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake hoses cracking

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 62,573 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 62,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,041 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses slightly perished

front tyres tread worn (bald) on outer edges - (195/55R16H)

rear brake discs corroded

wiper rubbers worn

Pass 20 Dec 2012 48,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 43,342 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear discs corrosion due to standing

Fail 17 May 2011 39,760 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer cracking.

Nearside front tyre wearing outer shoulder.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 39,760 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer cracking.

Nearside front tyre wearing outer shoulder.

Pass 28 May 2010 32,790 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 32,790 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,105 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 24,105 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,092 miles

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

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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CE55 FNZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CE55 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.

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CE55 FNZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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