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M55 AFX

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,339 mi
Last recorded162,339 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 AFX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 162,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

O/SR TAIL LIGHT BROKEN BUT NOT EFFECTING THE FUNCTION OF LIGHT.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 128,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,098 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,894 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 76,894 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2020 76,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 74,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 May 2019 74,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 71,043 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2018 71,043 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2017 68,215 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 64,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 May 2015 57,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2015 57,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2014 53,579 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 50,720 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,253 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,561 miles

o/s washer jet leaking on underside

plastic undertray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2010 35,561 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s washer jet leaking on underside

plastic undertray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,811 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,766 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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M55 AFX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M55 AFX, 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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M55 AFX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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