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EO55 EPU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,179 mi
Last recorded83,179 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 EPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 83,179 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

Front both tyres has cut no cords exposed

Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 70,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,683 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,778 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,160 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,649 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 53,649 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,273 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,330 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 EPU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EPU, 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 EPU registered?

EO55 EPU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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