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M555 EYJ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,447 mi
Last recorded134,447 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 EYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 134,447 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 130,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 125,577 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 119,881 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 29 Jan 2014 110,403 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 106,478 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 106,478 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre has been run flat at some time

Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,186 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 99,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 88,807 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)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 88,807 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 24 Nov 2009 81,271 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 75,114 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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M555 EYJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M555 EYJ, 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 M555 EYJ registered?

M555 EYJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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