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AK55 UBF

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,894 mi
Last recorded182,894 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 UBF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 182,894 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 182,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 179,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 176,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 171,749 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 171,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 166,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 160,656 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

brake warning lamp on

Fail 9 Sep 2016 160,654 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2015 154,923 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 149,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 142,770 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 142,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

complete under body has trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2012 132,248 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 121,196 miles

dual controls need adjustment

stone chip in front screen

Pass 15 Sep 2010 105,214 miles

1) Slight play in O/S/R suspension bushes.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,925 miles

1.engine noise evident at time of test

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,977 miles

1) N/S/F Inner brake pad close to legal wear limit.

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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AK55 UBF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AK55 UBF, 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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AK55 UBF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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