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BD05 MFA

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,292 mi
Last recorded104,292 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 MFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 104,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 104,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 96,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 91,247 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,311 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,907 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 74,764 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 61,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre monitoring system light on

Pass 19 Jun 2010 45,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 33,798 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,986 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,068 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 21,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BD05 MFA 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 81.3%.

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 BD05 MFA, 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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BD05 MFA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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