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EF55 AYN

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,257 mi
Last recorded50,257 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 AYN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 50,257 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 46,504 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 43,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 39,523 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 10 Nov 2021 38,323 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres . edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 36,418 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 35,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 33,463 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 32,182 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,740 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 27,983 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,996 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,431 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 24,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,312 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 8 Nov 2010 21,221 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,070 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 19,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 16,409 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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EF55 AYN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EF55 AYN, 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 EF55 AYN registered?

EF55 AYN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is EF55 AYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 AYN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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