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CP55 ESN

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,115 mi
Last recorded74,115 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 ESN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 74,115 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 74,075 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 67,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 63,352 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,860 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 54,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,947 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 48,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 47,069 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 45,699 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,349 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 42,467 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 40,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 40,808 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,944 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 38,939 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,405 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,602 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 8 Sep 2010 27,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,487 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,504 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 17,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 17,130 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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CP55 ESN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CP55 ESN, 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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CP55 ESN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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