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EO55 OCV

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,844 mi
Last recorded131,844 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 131,844 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 115,553 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 113,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 105,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,616 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 82,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,702 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 72,702 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,586 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,636 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,459 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,798 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,428 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 OCV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OCV, 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 OCV registered?

EO55 OCV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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