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FV55 JPF

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,460 mi
Last recorded88,460 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 JPF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 88,460 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 88,460 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear heat shield insercure

Pass 21 Jan 2015 79,291 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 73,387 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,638 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 55,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,647 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,934 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,000 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,554 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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FV55 JPF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FV55 JPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV55 JPF registered?

FV55 JPF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2005.

Is FV55 JPF safe to buy?

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