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AU05 SFY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,025 mi
Last recorded64,025 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2020 63,052 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 63,039 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,691 miles

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

air bag light switched of

Pass 5 Jul 2018 55,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 49,601 miles

advise rear brake pads

Pass 7 May 2016 47,893 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 45,237 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,397 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,426 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,777 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 31,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,346 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 28,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,203 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,203 miles

Advised on fuel tank security

Advised plastic under panels fitted impaired vision.

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 19,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advised on fuel tank security

Advised plastic under panels fitted impaired vision.

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

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

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 SFY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black 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 AU05 SFY, 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 SFY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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