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EF55 SEY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,251 mi
Last recorded91,251 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 91,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,527 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 77,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,530 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,794 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,405 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,407 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,862 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,612 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 SEY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

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

Is EF55 SEY safe to buy?

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