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SO55 UYX

2005 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,503 mi
Last recorded75,503 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 UYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 75,503 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 75,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 73,301 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 65,185 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outside

Fail 27 Feb 2014 65,172 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outside

run flat light on

Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,256 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 50,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

run flat light on.

traction control light on.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 44,515 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,074 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,414 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 23,233 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 UYX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO55 UYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO55 UYX registered?

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

Is SO55 UYX safe to buy?

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