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FL55 CPN

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,753 mi
Last recorded87,753 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 CPN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,753 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 87,753 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,916 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 81,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 76,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear jacking pad adrift

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire adrift

both front flex hoses deteriating brake hoses

Fail 25 Jun 2020 76,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear jacking pad adrift

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire adrift

both front flex hoses deteriating brake hoses

Pass 22 Jun 2019 73,950 miles

Front under tray fitting

Nearside Rear door slightly damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2019 73,950 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front under tray fitting

Nearside Rear door slightly damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2018 67,222 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,981 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,432 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 55,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 55,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,401 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,440 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,048 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,357 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,596 miles

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,848 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,074 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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FL55 CPN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL55 CPN, 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 FL55 CPN registered?

FL55 CPN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is FL55 CPN safe to buy?

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