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BU05 XMK

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,795 mi
Last recorded111,795 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XMK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 111,795 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 105,363 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,281 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 94,534 miles

n/s/ steering rack boot twissted

Fail 25 Apr 2015 94,534 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)

n/s/ steering rack boot twissted

Pass 5 Oct 2013 83,928 miles

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Fail 5 Oct 2013 83,928 miles

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

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Fail 2 Oct 2013 83,904 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,051 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2012 68,553 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 56,621 miles

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

off side head light small crack

Fail 13 Jun 2011 56,414 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side head light small crack

Pass 29 May 2010 45,367 miles

steering rack has slight oil leak

Fail 27 May 2010 45,367 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2009 32,932 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 25,480 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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BU05 XMK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU05 XMK, 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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BU05 XMK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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