MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet catch slight fault,difficult to secure bonnet in lock position
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
NSR TYRE TREAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW
OSF AND NSR TYRE TREAD ARE LOW AND BOTH TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERIHED AND THE TREADS ARE WORN ON THE OUTER EDGES MORE
OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR LEGAL MIN
REMOVED TOM TOM MOUNTING FROM SWEPT ZONE
UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED
BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES HAVE STARTED TO CRACK SLIGHTLY
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ05 BUO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EJ05 BUO, 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 EJ05 BUO registered?
EJ05 BUO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2005.
Is EJ05 BUO safe to buy?
The MOT history for EJ05 BUO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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