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EJ55 DNE

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,663 mi
Last recorded145,663 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 DNE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 145,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor not attached. warning light on dash

Fail 15 Aug 2019 145,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor not attached. warning light on dash

Pass 15 May 2018 139,978 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 130,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on dash

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 130,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine management light on dash

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 113,901 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 110,429 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 104,433 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 97,505 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,952 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,857 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 81,857 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,709 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,368 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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EJ55 DNE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ55 DNE, 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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EJ55 DNE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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