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FY55 ORV

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,818 mi
Last recorded82,818 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 82,818 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,415 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,825 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 64,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,032 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 55,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,917 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 44,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,056 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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FY55 ORV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ORV, 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 FY55 ORV registered?

FY55 ORV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 ORV safe to buy?

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