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EA55 URR

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,662 mi
Last recorded100,662 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,662 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside + offside front + rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 22 Apr 2017 93,685 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,214 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,913 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 59,339 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 45,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,292 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,406 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 32,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 19,493 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 16,383 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 14,789 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 URR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 URR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA55 URR registered?

EA55 URR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is EA55 URR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 URR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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