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EO55 BYJ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,468 mi
Last recorded89,468 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 BYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 89,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 89,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 86,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 86,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 78,760 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 78,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,115 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 70,115 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 64,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 41,098 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 41,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,551 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 35,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2017 32,460 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 23,901 miles

both front tyres are worn more on the outer edge.

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat preventing the inspection of the adult seat belt.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 22,112 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 14,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2010 14,606 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 13,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,167 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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EO55 BYJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO55 BYJ, 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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EO55 BYJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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