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AU05 SFX

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,258 mi
Last recorded106,258 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SFX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 106,258 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 106,257 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 93,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 93,973 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Oct 2021 86,850 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened al over corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,623 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides have small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides reaer beake disc inner faces depleted surface area with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 69,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 65,592 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 58,572 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly (on outer edges)

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,136 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 46,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 40,164 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,262 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,991 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,954 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,196 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,776 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 12,260 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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AU05 SFX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black 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 AU05 SFX, 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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AU05 SFX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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