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AX05 AXH

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,178 mi
Last recorded108,178 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 AXH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 108,178 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 104,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 101,491 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 101,490 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 96,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,275 miles

steering seems stiff

engine noisy on start up

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,649 miles

power steering seems stiff

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,587 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 78,126 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 71,330 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,647 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,283 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,637 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,392 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,262 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 13,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 13,122 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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AX05 AXH 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 89.5%.

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 AX05 AXH, 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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AX05 AXH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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