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FY55 MWM

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,465 mi
Last recorded68,465 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 MWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,465 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 68,465 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,402 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 45,402 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 33,019 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 33,019 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,950 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 29,827 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,834 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,086 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge, also cracking.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,511 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly cracking inside tread

offside font tyre worn on outer edge and slightly cracking inside tread

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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FY55 MWM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FY55 MWM, 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 FY55 MWM registered?

FY55 MWM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is FY55 MWM safe to buy?

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