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RA55 XXE

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,572 mi
Last recorded90,572 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 XXE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,572 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,769 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 77,188 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,929 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,705 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,363 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,963 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 19,445 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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RA55 XXE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RA55 XXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA55 XXE registered?

RA55 XXE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is RA55 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 XXE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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