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AD05 OSJ

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,366 mi
Last recorded131,366 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 OSJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 131,366 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 125,308 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 121,303 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 121,303 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH cleaned (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 119,195 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap O ring cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2021 113,612 miles

front screen slight crack

Fail 16 Jul 2021 113,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front screen slight crack

o/s/front +n/s/front tyre wear on edge

Pass 21 Jul 2020 107,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (next pad change) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 107,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (next pad change) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 100,543 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 97,075 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 92,798 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 88,943 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked but not yet affecting drivers view

Pass 5 May 2015 86,039 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 83,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,049 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 76,461 miles

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 19 May 2011 68,506 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 68,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 24 May 2010 62,047 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,716 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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AD05 OSJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AD05 OSJ, 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 AD05 OSJ registered?

AD05 OSJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is AD05 OSJ safe to buy?

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