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EA55 FXO

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,757 mi
Last recorded123,757 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FXO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 123,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 118,098 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 117,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,680 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 110,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,185 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 97,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bonnet cable ?

Pass 16 Nov 2013 84,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

osr brake pads have worn considerably more than the nearside - performed well during brake test

Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,606 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,786 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 52,122 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 41,656 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 41,656 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FXO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FXO, 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 EA55 FXO registered?

EA55 FXO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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