MOT Status
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129,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
full brake inspection required unable to see all brake pads
both rear tyres very close to legal limit replace asap
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres very close to legal limit replace asap
o/s/f tyre bold and badly perished outer edge also has a nail stuck in it
tpms warning light on
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
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was EF05 BEU registered?
EF05 BEU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is EF05 BEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF05 BEU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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