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EF55 SJY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,250 mi
Last recorded203,250 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 203,250 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both osf/nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 191,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 180,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 180,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 167,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 167,200 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 97,456 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,236 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,288 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,002 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland offside and nearside (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 77,706 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,584 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/R pad sensor insecure

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,983 miles

Tyre pressure light on dash board.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 57,983 miles

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

Tyre pressure light on dash board.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 50,563 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,954 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 SJY 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 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

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

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