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S555 TOK

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,011 mi
Last recorded119,011 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 TOK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 119,011 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and Near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

Pass 21 Jan 2023 106,136 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,883 miles

All 4 Rims need align

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 100,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 Rims need align

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 89,014 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 64,931 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 64,802 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 64,802 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,223 miles

o/s front nirror casing missing

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,985 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 54,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,750 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,353 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 49,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,597 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,554 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,804 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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S555 TOK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S555 TOK, 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 S555 TOK registered?

S555 TOK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is S555 TOK safe to buy?

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