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FP55 PVT

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,776 mi
Last recorded100,776 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 PVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 100,776 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 96,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 88,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 88,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 85,697 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 85,697 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 78,948 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 75,247 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 75,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 67,586 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 67,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,441 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 61,441 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,254 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 55,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 45,606 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap rubber strap broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R NO. Plate bulb was inop until tapped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,673 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,453 miles

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

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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FP55 PVT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FP55 PVT, 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 FP55 PVT registered?

FP55 PVT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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