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EF55 SGV

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,006 mi
Last recorded82,006 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 SGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 82,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,835 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 75,815 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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 19 Aug 2014 70,256 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 63,603 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 56,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,439 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,270 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,510 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 353,388 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 353,388 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,750 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 SGV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

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

Is EF55 SGV safe to buy?

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