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HY55 EEZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,976 mi
Last recorded149,976 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 EEZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 149,976 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 146,121 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 135,007 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 128,070 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 124,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake light on

rear diff oily

Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,933 miles

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

wear to front discs

wear to rear discs

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,041 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 56,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,641 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,680 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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HY55 EEZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black 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 HY55 EEZ, 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 HY55 EEZ registered?

HY55 EEZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HY55 EEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 EEZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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