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EY05 UOW

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,725 mi
Last recorded47,725 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 UOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,725 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,320 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 29,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EY05 UOW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 EY05 UOW, 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 EY05 UOW registered?

EY05 UOW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EY05 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 UOW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY05 UOW have outstanding finance?

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