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CK55 BNU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,825 mi
Last recorded105,825 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 BNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 96,438 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine and sump areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 96,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Split to core. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine and sump areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished some splits. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Brake pad wear sensor wiring loose hanging on suspension arm. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,693 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor and wiring are loose resting on lower arm!

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. showing a lower effort. (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,785 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 67,583 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 56,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 56,458 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 45,798 miles

front tyres nearing wear bars

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,353 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,713 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 33,685 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both front brake discs worn.

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,697 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,008 miles

full inspection of under vehicle brake pipes not possible due to under trays fitted to vehicle

nearside rear seat belt not able to be fully tested due to child saeat

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,202 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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CK55 BNU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK55 BNU, 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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CK55 BNU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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