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SP55 WUT

2005 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,488 mi
Last recorded83,488 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 WUT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 83,488 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 83,488 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 80,224 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 76,558 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 72,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 72,689 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nuts missing on front exhaust but still secure

Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,710 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,183 miles

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

nearside front brake hose cracking

slight bend nearside front drop link

Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,183 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front brake hose cracking

slight bend nearside front drop link

Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,183 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front brake hose slight cracking

slight bend nearside front drop link

Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,677 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,953 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,555 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,827 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 24,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,121 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 WUT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SP55 WUT, 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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SP55 WUT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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