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BV05 PGY

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,894 mi
Last recorded111,894 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 PGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 111,894 miles

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))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 111,894 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 110,827 miles

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))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 110,803 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 108,988 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 108,483 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2021 99,117 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 99,024 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 98,830 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,022 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 88,193 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,374 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,224 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,956 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,855 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 70,691 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,035 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,671 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,681 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,658 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,861 miles

nail in offside front tyre advise

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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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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