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A17 CFC

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,657 mi
Last recorded42,657 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 CFC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 42,657 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 41,326 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 40,852 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 40,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 40,370 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 40,370 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 39,788 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 39,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre inner outer corners of treads featheing

Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,393 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,960 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,905 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 28,861 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 28,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 26,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,460 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 19,677 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 16 Aug 2011 16,173 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,638 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 12,165 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 11,033 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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A17 CFC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A17 CFC, 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 A17 CFC registered?

A17 CFC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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