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BF05 UGB

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,717 mi
Last recorded97,717 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 UGB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,717 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,216 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,760 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated shock absorber (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 lipped (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 89,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated shock absorber (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated shock absorber (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 lipped (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 85,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement alloy type ball joint facing downwards (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement alloy type ball joint facing downwards (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 81,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,735 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,879 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 65,879 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,376 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,919 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,919 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,537 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,685 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,454 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 UGB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BF05 UGB, 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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BF05 UGB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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