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AV05 TXT

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,877 mi
Last recorded112,877 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 TXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 112,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 99,434 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 99,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 May 2015 83,680 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 72,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2013 59,047 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,717 miles

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

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 18 Apr 2011 35,228 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

stone chip windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

stone chip windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,278 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,983 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 TXT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

AV05 TXT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is AV05 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 TXT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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