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EY55 BZJ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,724 mi
Last recorded84,724 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 84,724 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,684 miles

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

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

red brake light on dash illumanated

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,326 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,302 miles

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

Offside Front 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 26 Sep 2013 56,302 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front 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 28 Sep 2012 50,540 miles

Offside rear tyre getting low, and cracks in tread.

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 41,445 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle is fully undersheilded from front to rear.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,445 miles

Vehicle is fully undersheilded from front to rear.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,362 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,232 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 BZJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BZJ, 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 BZJ registered?

EY55 BZJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is EY55 BZJ safe to buy?

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