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BF04 BRO

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,895 mi
Last recorded120,895 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 BRO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 120,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 120,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 115,716 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,147 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 101,611 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 101,611 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 92,144 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 81,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,528 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 68,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,503 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 59,445 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,040 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,701 miles

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)

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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BF04 BRO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF04 BRO, 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 BF04 BRO registered?

BF04 BRO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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