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BG05 UBK

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,814 mi
Last recorded92,814 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 92,814 miles

Nearside Front brake pads worn thin , compare offside front.

Offside Front head lamp plastic bracket repaired.

bothside front brake hose perishing.

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined, marginal pass.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 92,814 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake pads worn thin , compare offside front.

Offside Front head lamp plastic bracket repaired.

bothside front brake hose perishing.

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined, marginal pass.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,354 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,403 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,652 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 40,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 35,073 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,649 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 30,649 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,037 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 25,037 miles

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

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

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)

nail in offside front tyre

screw in offside rear tyre

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 UBK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 UBK registered?

BG05 UBK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is BG05 UBK safe to buy?

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