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SP55 NXW

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,909 mi
Last recorded69,909 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 NXW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,538 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,889 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 47,560 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,955 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 34,953 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,931 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,926 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,517 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 26,517 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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 27 Oct 2009 19,034 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 12,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 12,407 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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SP55 NXW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SP55 NXW, 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 SP55 NXW registered?

SP55 NXW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SP55 NXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 NXW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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