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EO55 EDU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,194 mi
Last recorded105,194 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 105,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 100,472 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 90,481 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,024 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,018 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 61,396 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 48,769 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,300 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,125 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 39,190 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,701 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,448 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 29,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,951 miles

off side front tyre slightly perished but not to excess

Fail 9 Oct 2012 24,949 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

off side front tyre slightly perished but not to excess

Pass 7 Oct 2011 22,219 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear and worn low

O/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 7 Oct 2011 22,219 miles

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

Both front tyres uneven wear and worn low

O/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,440 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,910 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 10,883 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 EDU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EO55 EDU, 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 EO55 EDU registered?

EO55 EDU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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