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BN05 PBX

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,546 mi
Last recorded101,546 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 PBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 101,546 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,460 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 95,428 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 95,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,750 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 92,750 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,489 miles

advise child seat fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,912 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 83,973 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,665 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 56,859 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 41,487 miles

brake warning lamp on dashboard staying on

front brake discs quite badly worn

Pass 26 May 2010 33,309 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 28,161 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 22,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 22,904 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 PBX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PBX, 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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BN05 PBX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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