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FP55 TFV

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,960 mi
Last recorded104,960 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 TFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,960 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 104,960 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 97,173 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,990 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 83,161 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 83,161 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 75,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 69,772 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre nail

Offside Front tyre worn on edge, and soft

engine covers fitted & under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Oct 2015 69,772 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre nail

Offside Front tyre worn on edge, and soft

engine covers fitted & under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,642 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,195 miles

[note] rear tyres worn to 3m/m legal limit 1.6m/m

Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,523 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,041 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,344 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 31,344 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,576 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 16,175 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 16,175 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

wiper blades starting to smear screen

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 TFV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

FP55 TFV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is FP55 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 TFV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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