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SB55 TFX

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,759 mi
Last recorded44,759 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 TFX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,759 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,230 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,822 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,871 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,928 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 35,928 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,650 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 34,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,758 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,251 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both front tyres outer edges starting to show heavy wear.

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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SB55 TFX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB55 TFX, 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 SB55 TFX registered?

SB55 TFX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is SB55 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 TFX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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