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SN55 ODJ

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,573 mi
Last recorded116,573 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 ODJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 116,573 miles

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

Offside Front 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 12 May 2015 113,327 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 113,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 101,210 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 100,472 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 100,472 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 92,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,024 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,371 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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SN55 ODJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SN55 ODJ, 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 SN55 ODJ registered?

SN55 ODJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is SN55 ODJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 ODJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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