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BB05 BUB

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,899 mi
Last recorded77,899 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB05 BUB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 77,899 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 75,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,547 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 6 Oct 2020 73,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 70,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,734 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,264 miles

Exhaust pipe to cat. converter fixings corroding away

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 61,264 miles

Exhaust pipe to cat. converter fixings corroding away

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,138 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,097 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,071 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,918 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,604 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,180 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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BB05 BUB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BB05 BUB, 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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BB05 BUB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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