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VF55 EEO

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,136 mi
Last recorded58,136 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 EEO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,136 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 58,132 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack between treads

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,371 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,763 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,658 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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VF55 EEO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VF55 EEO, 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 VF55 EEO registered?

VF55 EEO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is VF55 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 EEO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF55 EEO have outstanding finance?

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