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BG05 NLK

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,042 mi
Last recorded83,042 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,042 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,281 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 75,208 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,485 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 73,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,428 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wear on inner and outer edge of n/side front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,353 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,629 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 51,629 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 45,745 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

inner and outer edges of o/side front and rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,774 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,953 miles

drivers seat belt damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,438 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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BG05 NLK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BG05 NLK, 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 BG05 NLK registered?

BG05 NLK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is BG05 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 NLK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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