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2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,069 mi
Last recorded178,069 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BUF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 178,069 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

rear suspension rusty

Pass 6 May 2021 174,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded/swelling under paint. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2021 174,830 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded/swelling under paint. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 167,761 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 22 Apr 2020 167,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 157,660 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated.

Fail 12 Mar 2019 157,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 132,777 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 132,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 120,080 miles

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,216 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 98,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,233 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 85,233 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,111 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges.

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,946 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,652 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 48,652 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,228 miles

Advise engine management light on

Advise large crack at bottom of windscreen offside

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,196 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 BUF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EY55 BUF, 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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EY55 BUF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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