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EY55 THN

2005 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,745 mi
Last recorded125,745 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 THN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 125,745 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 125,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 116,403 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 116,403 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted Wheel inner bent. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across Axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 107,812 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2024 107,812 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2023 102,987 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertray and engine cover fitted covering components

Fail 7 Aug 2023 102,987 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Undertray and engine cover fitted covering components

Pass 17 Aug 2022 97,016 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer coating starting to deteriorate and pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 95,515 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 95,515 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 94,671 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 93,959 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 90,269 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Both rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Fuel cap perished

Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 77,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,265 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,380 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,198 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 43,520 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,216 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,400 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 17,949 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,272 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 THN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 THN, 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 THN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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