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AV05 PMY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,039 mi
Last recorded80,039 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 PMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,039 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 68,780 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,656 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 63,656 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 91w dunlop (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 54,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat preventing inspection of nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,996 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre wearing edges.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,075 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,817 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 37,477 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,262 miles

rear tyres have approx 3mm of tread remaining

Fail 17 Jun 2011 34,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres have approx 3mm of tread remaining

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,319 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,919 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,055 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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AV05 PMY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV05 PMY, 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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What year was AV05 PMY registered?

AV05 PMY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AV05 PMY safe to buy?

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