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EEZ 5688

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,473 mi
Last recorded110,473 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEZ 5688
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 110,473 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 100,755 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 100,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,642 miles

Nearside wiper split.

Offside front tyre low tread.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 91,642 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside wiper split.

Offside front tyre low tread.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,952 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f pad sensor broken

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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EEZ 5688 is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EEZ 5688, 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 EEZ 5688 registered?

EEZ 5688 is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is EEZ 5688 safe to buy?

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