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EX55 OHA

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,640 mi
Last recorded99,640 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OHA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 99,640 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 99,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,781 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,308 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 86,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working replaced bulb (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working replaced bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 74,283 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,869 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,797 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 56,797 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

2 front tyres have uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,958 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,613 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 48,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,604 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 41,604 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 May 2010 28,910 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,902 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,289 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 16,289 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EX55 OHA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX55 OHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX55 OHA registered?

EX55 OHA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 OHA safe to buy?

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