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EF55 SGU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,584 mi
Last recorded181,584 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 181,584 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 176,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 175,510 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 170,617 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 168,207 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 164,786 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 159,664 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 155,415 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 150,287 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 142,933 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight wall damage.

Windscreen cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2014 142,933 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight wall damage.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2013 132,400 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 124,439 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 102,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,006 miles

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

offside rear jacking block missing

red warning light staying on

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Fail 16 Feb 2010 80,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear jacking block missing

red warning light staying on

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,473 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 59,473 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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 SGU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

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

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