MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside headlamp pattern is poor
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
stop lamps operate as o/s/top & n/s/lower
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
main beam bulbs may be fitted incorrectly
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tinted (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tinted (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear subframe and components corroded
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does not lock (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tinted (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tinted (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear subframe and components corroded
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Both side repeaters tinted
Fuel cap seal cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Light tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Light tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower and offside front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
dsc warning light on and brake wear indicator warning light on please get checked out asap
o/s/r tyre very close to limit asap replace
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nail in offside front tyre advise
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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BV05 PGY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 BV05 PGY, 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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BV05 PGY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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