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EY55 BHD

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,379 mi
Last recorded87,379 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BHD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 87,379 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 87,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 84,616 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,582 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,006 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,868 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,994 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swelling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad aprox 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swelling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 76,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swelling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad aprox 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swelling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 71,091 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,982 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,158 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,129 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 36,600 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,487 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 29,487 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,284 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 22,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 15,916 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 10,965 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 7,192 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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EY55 BHD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EY55 BHD, 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 EY55 BHD registered?

EY55 BHD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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