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CE55 XUP

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,255 mi
Last recorded133,255 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XUP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 133,255 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 133,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 121,621 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 121,621 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FOUR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 108,850 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,759 miles

front and rear outer brake hozes cracking.

park brake imbalance os low ns high.

rear inner brake hose ferrules corroded.

under guards fitted seriously restricting view of testable items.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 92,759 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak osf (2.7.3)

front and rear outer brake hozes cracking.

park brake imbalance os low ns high.

rear inner brake hose ferrules corroded.

under guards fitted seriously restricting view of testable items.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 82,161 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf steering arm slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2014 77,763 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf steering arm slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,247 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,835 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 30,938 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,516 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 28,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,043 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,864 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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CE55 XUP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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