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BP05 OBE

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,279 mi
Last recorded97,279 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 OBE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 97,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 97,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 94,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside windscreen has crack/chip

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 90,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2023 90,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 86,971 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 83,552 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 81,824 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,054 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,799 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,044 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,573 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,894 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,018 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,719 miles

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

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

all tyres have age cracks. no cord or ply can be seen

fuel cap seal very slightly deteriated

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,986 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,040 miles

all tyres cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,282 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,639 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 21,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,084 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,007 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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BP05 OBE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BP05 OBE, 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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BP05 OBE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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