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AB54 ADE

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,535 mi
Last recorded98,535 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 ADE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 98,535 miles

Passenger seat missing at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2023 98,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 May 2022 95,602 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

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

Fail 4 May 2022 95,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 92,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Apr 2021 92,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,260 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,298 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,169 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,737 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 64,348 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 55,781 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 55,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 46,650 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 28,479 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 22,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 16,399 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit on outer edges

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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AB54 ADE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AB54 ADE, 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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AB54 ADE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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