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FP55 XWN

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,721 mi
Last recorded126,721 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 126,721 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split on inner wall and near wear limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 121,421 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering leaking / seeping

Fail 4 Jun 2020 121,421 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering leaking / seeping

Pass 13 Jul 2018 120,670 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front& rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,549 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 112,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise nearside front shocker has poor damping effect advise rp

Pass 20 Oct 2015 102,966 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 102,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 84,841 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 79,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 79,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,302 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 71,289 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,833 miles

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

slight damage to nearside rear wheel

Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,195 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,970 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,365 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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FP55 XWN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWN, 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 XWN registered?

FP55 XWN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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