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BD05 PCV

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,495 mi
Last recorded98,495 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 PCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 98,495 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 98,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 97,295 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Slight (2.4.G.2)

Plastic Under-Trays Obscuring View

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 94,797 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,797 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,397 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,894 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 70,770 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,454 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,437 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 11,237 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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BD05 PCV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PCV, 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 BD05 PCV registered?

BD05 PCV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BD05 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 PCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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