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PK55 SBY

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,067 mi
Last recorded99,067 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 SBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 99,067 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,858 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,577 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 94,577 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 91,804 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 89,774 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 87,518 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 85,424 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 83,215 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 81,071 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,003 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 75,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,602 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 70,602 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,739 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,657 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 30,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 20,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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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PK55 SBY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK55 SBY, 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 PK55 SBY registered?

PK55 SBY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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