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BL54 OTX

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,077 mi
Last recorded107,077 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 OTX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 107,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,436 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 95,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicator wire not fitted in place (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 86,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicator wire not fitted in place (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 78,746 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,785 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,264 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,385 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,069 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,139 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,611 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,210 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 13,158 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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BL54 OTX 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 BL54 OTX, 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 BL54 OTX registered?

BL54 OTX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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