MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Covers fitted obscuring some components.
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.
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.
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) ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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 ()
Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.
Front brake discs wearing thin.
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
Unable to fully inspect rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted.
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.
Nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges.
Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Advise engine management light on
Advise large crack at bottom of windscreen offside
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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