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EF55 SFO

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,360 mi
Last recorded92,360 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 92,360 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 85,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 78,562 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 64,832 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 55,691 miles

both rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,868 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,717 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,260 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 15,447 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 15,447 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

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)

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

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 SFO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

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

Is EF55 SFO safe to buy?

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