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XO55 DAV

2005 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,222 mi
Last recorded103,222 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO55 DAV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 103,222 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,962 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 73,962 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 71,389 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 67,456 miles

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

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

rear brake discs badly corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 1 May 2014 63,081 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 62,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,208 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,507 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 May 2011 48,286 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,143 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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XO55 DAV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Brown 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 XO55 DAV, 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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XO55 DAV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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