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EA55 FWX

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,176 mi
Last recorded161,176 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 161,176 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 158,981 miles

under try fitted

wet weather

Fail 18 Dec 2017 158,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under try fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 141,507 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under-trays fitted.

under-trays fitted.

Pass 24 Dec 2015 127,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 127,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 110,748 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 110,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,793 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

o/s/rear jacking rubber is missing

Fail 19 Sep 2013 98,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

both front tyres are cracked in tread.

nearside distance between rear of front wheel and front wing is smaller than offside gap..

o/s/rear jacking rubber is missing

Pass 12 Jan 2013 96,373 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 95,345 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 89,679 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 74,030 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,438 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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EA55 FWX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA55 FWX, 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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EA55 FWX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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