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EO55 LDJ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,849 mi
Last recorded152,849 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 152,849 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 144,589 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2023 144,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 129,284 miles

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

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

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

Lower corrosion vehicle underside

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 126,168 miles

General corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 5 Aug 2021 126,125 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

General corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 31 Jul 2020 121,965 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 117,140 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 117,140 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 111,394 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,449 miles

EM light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 98,237 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 96,289 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 96,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,257 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 69,036 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 69,036 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,570 miles

front brake pads wearing thin and discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,654 miles

front and rear brake discs and pads getting worn.

n/s/r tyre on 2mm o/s/r worn to 2-3mm.

Pass 6 May 2009 37,290 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,205 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 LDJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EO55 LDJ, 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 LDJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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