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EX55 OJL

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,093 mi
Last recorded83,093 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OJL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 83,093 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 79,187 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,294 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 69,564 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,534 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r shock absober starting to weep

Pass 8 May 2014 59,617 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

n/s front tyre wearing low and perishing

o/s rear shock starting to leak

power steering pipes under bonnet damp

Pass 7 May 2013 55,234 miles

o/s/r shock absorber starting to weep

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 May 2012 49,046 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 49,044 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 30,775 miles

unable to check n/s/r safty belt fully due to child seat fitted

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower pannels fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2008 24,679 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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EX55 OJL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EX55 OJL, 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 OJL registered?

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

Is EX55 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 OJL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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