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EA55 FYY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,548 mi
Last recorded132,548 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 132,548 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 132,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 201,566 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 121,568 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 121,568 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 115,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 108,852 miles

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

under body covers covering some components

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,365 miles

under bonnet and underneath covers covering some components

Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,295 miles

under bonnet and underneath covers

Pass 16 Sep 2014 87,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,032 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 81,006 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,120 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,096 miles

UNABLE TO DO FULL INSPECTION DUE TO INDER BODY PROTECTION

Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,044 miles

UNABLE TO DUE FULL UNDERNEATH INSPECTIPON DUE TO UNDER BODY PROTECTION

Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,896 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,438 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 FYY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EA55 FYY, 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 FYY registered?

EA55 FYY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is EA55 FYY safe to buy?

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