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2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,063 mi
Last recorded125,063 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 125,063 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 125,062 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 121,857 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 118,637 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 112,850 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 112,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,207 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 88,725 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 79,417 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,478 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 30 Apr 2010 51,546 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 51,545 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 38,286 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 38,286 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SEO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF55 SEO, 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 SEO registered?

EF55 SEO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is EF55 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 SEO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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