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EF55 SHX

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,797 mi
Last recorded109,797 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 109,797 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 97,487 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,631 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 84,631 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,301 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 73,301 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 48,863 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 48,863 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,229 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,476 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 SHX 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 72.7%.

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 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

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

Is EF55 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 SHX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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