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SM55 VTV

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,925 mi
Last recorded120,925 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 120,925 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 112,332 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

drivers seat damaged

parking brake requirements just met

Fail 14 Jul 2020 112,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

drivers seat damaged

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 91,364 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 21 Feb 2018 91,364 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,657 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,345 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,716 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,686 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 39,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,715 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,519 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,316 miles

Offside front tyre wearing from outer edge.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,303 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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SM55 VTV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SM55 VTV, 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 VTV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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