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EJ05 BUO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,127 mi
Last recorded117,127 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 BUO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 117,127 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 117,123 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 170,650 miles

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 107,627 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 97,390 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 85,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,963 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES HAVE STARTED TO CRACK SLIGHTLY

Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,061 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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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?

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