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BG05 PFN

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,256 mi
Last recorded113,256 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 PFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 113,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly bald inner edge 205 55r16

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

Offside Rear pad senser wire adrift

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2016 113,056 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly bald inner edge 205 55r16

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

Offside Rear pad senser wire adrift

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,080 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 103,627 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 103,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2013 92,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

big cut in near side rear tyre tread area but not to cords

judder from rear possibly diff mount rubbers

near side wiper poor/judders

Fail 8 May 2013 92,738 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

big cut in near side rear tyre tread area but not to cords

judder from rear possibly diff mount rubbers

near side wiper poor/judders

Pass 21 May 2012 81,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 70,325 miles

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

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

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

brakes warning ligt on

Fail 23 May 2011 70,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

brakes warning ligt on

Pass 24 May 2010 57,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

n/s/r tyre approx 2mm

o/s/r brake pad warning wire adrift

Pass 12 May 2009 45,574 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,870 miles

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

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

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 PFN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PFN, 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 PFN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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