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SM55 CSO

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,653 mi
Last recorded134,653 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 CSO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 134,653 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 128,112 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 118,888 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL tyres wearing to tread wear bars inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 118,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL tyres wearing to tread wear bars inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 111,192 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 102,231 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All four corners. (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four corners. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers & under-trays fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 86,141 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre cut in side wall

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

wipers not clearing screen very well

Fail 13 Apr 2017 84,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre cut in side wall

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear brake binding slightly

wipers not clearing screen very well

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,242 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 78,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Jan 2014 69,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,611 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,927 miles

air bag warning light on dash

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,133 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,627 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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SM55 CSO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM55 CSO, 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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SM55 CSO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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