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BN05 OZM

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,814 mi
Last recorded168,814 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 168,814 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2023 168,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 161,976 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 156,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 150,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 142,353 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 138,555 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 138,555 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 130,970 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 123,513 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 113,532 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,087 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 93,786 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,547 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,858 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,710 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,415 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 44,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,564 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 35,164 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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BN05 OZM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BN05 OZM, 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 BN05 OZM registered?

BN05 OZM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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