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SN55 OWC

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,643 mi
Last recorded123,643 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 OWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 123,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 115,596 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 111,812 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - tread wearing outer (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Slight corrosion at fuel tank retainer arms - both sides

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Uneven brake wear along rear axle

Pass 13 Feb 2017 109,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,187 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 106,133 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 406,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyers worn at outside 205/55/16 (run flat)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 106,127 miles

both front tyers worn at outside 205/55/16 (run flat)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 105,880 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 105,227 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,227 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 89,073 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 73,163 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 28 Aug 2009 73,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,303 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 56,303 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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SN55 OWC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN55 OWC, 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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SN55 OWC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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