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MF55 XHZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,061 mi
Last recorded143,061 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 XHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 143,061 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 136,838 miles

offside front tyre close to limit wearing outer edge slightly

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Fail 27 Nov 2017 136,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre close to limit wearing outer edge slightly

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 9 Dec 2016 129,899 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear diff seeping

Fail 8 Dec 2016 129,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

Rear diff seeping

Pass 26 Nov 2015 119,010 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 119,010 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 107,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,504 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 94,908 miles

rearwasher inop

Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,590 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 83,860 miles

Brake warning light on.

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 12 Sep 2009 76,224 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,576 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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MF55 XHZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MF55 XHZ, 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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MF55 XHZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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