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EA55 JVL

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,099 mi
Last recorded110,099 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 JVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,099 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 100,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 96,973 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,001 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,384 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,124 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 60,410 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,277 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,081 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,118 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 11 Oct 2011 38,999 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,445 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,307 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 7 Oct 2008 23,901 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 JVL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JVL, 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 JVL registered?

EA55 JVL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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