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ST55 EPX

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

107,198 mi
Last recorded107,198 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 EPX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 107,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has a lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has a lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 99,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has a lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has a lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 81,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 70,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,717 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 53,626 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring

Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s wiper blade not ingood condition

Pass 5 Oct 2013 47,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,754 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,037 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,767 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,864 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 13,503 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges advise

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 EPX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ST55 EPX, 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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What year was ST55 EPX registered?

ST55 EPX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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