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EF55 FYK

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,656 mi
Last recorded76,656 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 76,656 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,513 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 68,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 64,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure lamp Malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Fail 1 Nov 2022 64,984 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure lamp Malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 4 Nov 2021 59,136 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N.S and O.S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N.S and O.S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,634 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 50,771 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 48,204 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 44,386 miles

tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 39,015 miles

tray's fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 34,580 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted so could not do a full test on seat belt

car wet

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2013 27,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 31 Oct 2012 25,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2010 20,768 miles

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to offside front bumper

Pass 5 Nov 2008 14,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FYK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FYK, 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 EF55 FYK registered?

EF55 FYK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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