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EJ55 SKF

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,306 mi
Last recorded119,306 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2024 119,306 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 110,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 101,489 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 90,595 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,181 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,429 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,076 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 41,364 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,078 miles

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

unable to test n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2013 22,800 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outer edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,731 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 11,050 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 7,443 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 3,715 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 SKF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ55 SKF registered?

EJ55 SKF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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