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BX05 CTF

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,287 mi
Last recorded95,287 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 CTF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 95,287 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 92,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 92,045 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower track control arm dust cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 89,382 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 86,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 82,898 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

washer jets poor

Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,718 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 78,714 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,288 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,097 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,500 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,589 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,020 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 55,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,562 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,610 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,812 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 37,812 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,004 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,060 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,403 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 25,318 miles

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

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Unable to check operation of nearside front seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 21 May 2008 25,318 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Unable to check operation of nearside front seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 15 May 2007 18,418 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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BX05 CTF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BX05 CTF, 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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BX05 CTF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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