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A4 MVU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,689 mi
Last recorded93,689 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 MVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 93,689 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2026 93,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust fixing loose

Pass 2 Jun 2025 88,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 82,403 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 82,402 miles

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 75,558 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 75,547 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 75,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 69,203 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 64,402 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,901 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 46,966 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,339 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 31,780 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 26,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,377 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,511 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,756 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 20,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,816 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,242 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 15,248 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,332 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 8,974 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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A4 MVU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A4 MVU, 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 A4 MVU registered?

A4 MVU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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