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EF05 BEU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,015 mi
Last recorded129,015 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 BEU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 129,015 miles

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

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 2 Oct 2024 127,186 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 126,819 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 124,800 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 121,524 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 118,953 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 114,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 114,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 107,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor close to disc

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 100,715 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake reading lower than expected

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 100,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear handbrake reading lower than expected

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,874 miles

full brake inspection required unable to see all brake pads

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,753 miles

both rear tyres very close to legal limit replace asap

Fail 16 Oct 2015 89,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres very close to legal limit replace asap

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,990 miles

o/s/f tyre bold and badly perished outer edge also has a nail stuck in it

tpms warning light on

Fail 20 Oct 2014 84,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre bold and badly perished outer edge also has a nail stuck in it

tpms warning light on

Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,097 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,256 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

customer to have bonnet cable/latch checked (was seized)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,749 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 53,007 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 1 Jul 2009 43,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,811 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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EF05 BEU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF05 BEU, 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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EF05 BEU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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