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VE55 OFO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,789 mi
Last recorded61,789 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 OFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 61,789 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 59,903 miles

2 of 4 exhaust front pipe nuts missing secure not leaking

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 57,919 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 57,918 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 56,245 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 56,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid full of water and pump can be heard (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 53,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,310 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 47,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,388 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,624 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,628 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,435 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,470 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,610 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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VE55 OFO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VE55 OFO, 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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VE55 OFO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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