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CF55 OPT

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,421 mi
Last recorded83,421 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 OPT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 83,421 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 83,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,820 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 71,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 64,892 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 64,892 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,889 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,767 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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,597 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,570 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 31,907 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 28,431 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 23,381 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,824 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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CF55 OPT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CF55 OPT, 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 CF55 OPT registered?

CF55 OPT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is CF55 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 OPT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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