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BG05 PBO

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,056 mi
Last recorded147,056 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 PBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 147,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 136,700 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 129,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on outer section

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on outer section

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 129,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on outer section

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on outer section

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 122,291 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 110,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,302 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,569 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,854 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,746 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 51,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,873 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,947 miles

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

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 PBO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PBO, 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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BG05 PBO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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