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BG05 PBV

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,816 mi
Last recorded78,816 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 PBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 78,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 78,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 71,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,305 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting slighly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front and nearside rear indicators getting white

n/s/f brake hose has been secured with cable ties

o/s/f brake hose has been secured with cable ties

Fail 19 Oct 2020 67,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lifting slighly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front and nearside rear indicators getting white

Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,667 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 57,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,885 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,274 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 45,264 miles

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 27 Mar 2015 38,318 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,170 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 35,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2013 31,791 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 28,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 25,341 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 23,033 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 23,033 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 20,110 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 16,983 miles

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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BG05 PBV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BG05 PBV, 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 PBV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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