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SO55 UYD

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,729 mi
Last recorded106,729 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 UYD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 106,729 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2023 97,639 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on outer edge and heavily perished and cracked recommend replacement minimum requirements only just met (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on outer edge and heavily perished and cracked recommend replacement minimum requirements only just met (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,112 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on outer edges.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to rear flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Jacking block missing.

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels inner rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre perished and cracked. 195/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 89,628 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,966 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all four are discolouring (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle section hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and front to rear are corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted also both hoses are slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2019 78,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted front & rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 78,454 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted front & rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 72,921 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,092 miles

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 59,410 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Catalyst to centre exhaust flange nuts corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 59,409 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Catalyst to centre exhaust flange nuts corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,210 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,147 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,540 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,282 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 34,282 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,147 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,684 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 16,381 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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SO55 UYD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SO55 UYD, 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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SO55 UYD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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