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VK55 OPX

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,280 mi
Last recorded98,280 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 OPX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,280 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre word on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 88,752 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre word on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,626 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 83,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 75,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,475 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,204 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,731 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 67,731 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 18 Jun 2010 44,424 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,804 miles

Brake warning light on dash.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,965 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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VK55 OPX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK55 OPX, 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 VK55 OPX registered?

VK55 OPX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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