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FP55 UKW

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,288 mi
Last recorded99,288 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 UKW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,288 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 84,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 80,054 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,588 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 68,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,374 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 65,726 miles

service light illuminated

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,779 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 47,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jan 2013 47,716 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2012 41,209 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing edges

Fail 1 Feb 2012 41,208 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 16 Nov 2010 33,954 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,377 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,373 miles

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

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 UKW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FP55 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

FP55 UKW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is FP55 UKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 UKW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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