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AO05 ASH

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,896 mi
Last recorded50,896 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ASH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 50,896 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside / offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside / offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 50,432 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside / offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 49,943 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,417 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside / offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 48,968 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 48,604 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2019 47,791 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 47,221 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 45,392 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,533 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 43,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,317 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 41,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,068 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,627 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 39,626 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AO05 ASH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO05 ASH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 ASH registered?

AO05 ASH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is AO05 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 ASH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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