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EK55 ECT

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,286 mi
Last recorded133,286 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 ECT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 133,286 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 126,041 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 118,720 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 108,404 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 101,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 92,026 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,220 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,446 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,692 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 76,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,166 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,886 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight damage to N\S\R inner wheel rim

Fail 28 Nov 2009 60,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 60,000 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 52,118 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 51,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EK55 ECT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver 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 EK55 ECT, 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 EK55 ECT registered?

EK55 ECT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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