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BF05 TVO

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,786 mi
Last recorded139,786 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 TVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 139,786 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 130,825 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 123,833 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 119,110 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 109,971 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 109,971 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,865 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 82,497 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 65,954 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,787 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

offside rear tyre worn close to limit 3mm advise

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,281 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,321 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,263 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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BF05 TVO 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 87.5%.

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 BF05 TVO, 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 BF05 TVO registered?

BF05 TVO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BF05 TVO safe to buy?

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