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VU55 OGH

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,817 mi
Last recorded137,817 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 OGH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 137,817 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 137,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 125,897 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 117,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover missing

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Nov 2015 115,185 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 103,391 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 95,871 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,879 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,268 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,073 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 53,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,671 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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VU55 OGH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU55 OGH, 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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VU55 OGH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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