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FX55 NPA

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,902 mi
Last recorded83,902 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 NPA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,902 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 83,902 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,137 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 72,845 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,290 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,525 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 59,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,896 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 53,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,787 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,049 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,315 miles

Engine idles intermident

Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,071 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,472 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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FX55 NPA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX55 NPA, 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 FX55 NPA registered?

FX55 NPA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is FX55 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 NPA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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