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AK05 CEV

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,201 mi
Last recorded120,201 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CEV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 120,201 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 120,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

tested in wet conditions

Fail 29 Oct 2020 116,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 27 Apr 2019 112,934 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 108,149 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 102,550 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 97,834 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,461 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 93,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 89,693 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

T.P.M.SYSTEM LIGHT ON

Fail 5 Feb 2014 89,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

T.P.M.SYSTEM LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Jan 2013 83,149 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 83,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 72,203 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 64,947 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 64,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 May 2010 59,265 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,049 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,729 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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AK05 CEV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK05 CEV, 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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AK05 CEV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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