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EO05 XOZ

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,738 mi
Last recorded122,738 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 XOZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 122,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 122,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 119,615 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 119,611 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2020 110,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear lights have been tinted, not reducing light out put

Pass 10 Dec 2019 98,989 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 96,426 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 96,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 90,303 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 84,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,553 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,197 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,175 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 63,175 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 56,912 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,828 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,015 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,840 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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EO05 XOZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO05 XOZ, 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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EO05 XOZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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