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VN55 AVR

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,504 mi
Last recorded99,504 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 AVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,504 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 95,242 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 91,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,123 miles

Exhaust systems mounting bolts corroded

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 74,418 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 74,417 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 71,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 62,478 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 58,949 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 58,949 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 54,426 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 51,832 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,267 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 48,513 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 45,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 42,970 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 40,779 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,433 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 31,597 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,695 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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VN55 AVR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VN55 AVR, 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 VN55 AVR registered?

VN55 AVR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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