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ST55 ACX

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,487 mi
Last recorded119,487 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 ACX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 119,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted.

Fail 2 Mar 2020 119,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,468 miles

Front Engine under tray missing

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline pass (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 74,004 miles

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

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,886 miles

front discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 3 Nov 2015 66,886 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

front discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,535 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,635 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre is wearing on both the edges

Fail 8 Nov 2013 55,455 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

offside front tyre is wearing on both the edges

Pass 6 Oct 2012 47,690 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn has slight cuts on tread advise replacing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2012 47,690 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn has slight cuts on tread advise replacing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,707 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 37,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,008 miles

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 29 Sep 2008 16,827 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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ST55 ACX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black 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 ST55 ACX, 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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ST55 ACX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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