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EO55 OBV

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,965 mi
Last recorded71,965 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 71,965 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 69,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 68,574 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 66,871 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 64,444 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,646 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,629 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,023 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,385 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,814 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,236 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,324 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 45,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,696 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,048 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 37,077 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 37,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,517 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,384 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,181 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 OBV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OBV, 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 OBV registered?

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

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