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SA55 BXP

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,587 mi
Last recorded117,587 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 BXP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 117,587 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also some suspension parts / also been sprayed with some underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 111,222 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath and some suspension components at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 106,508 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 106,508 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 106,392 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 106,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 101,050 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 96,179 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,922 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 9 Oct 2013 81,679 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,622 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 11 Oct 2012 68,622 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,028 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,859 miles

tracktion control light is on

Fail 12 Sep 2009 31,023 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 31,023 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,258 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 22,221 miles

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

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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SA55 BXP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SA55 BXP, 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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SA55 BXP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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