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BX05 CWN

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,569 mi
Last recorded101,569 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 CWN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 101,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 85,510 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 80,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

shields and covers and trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 74,208 miles

covers fitted upper and lower

unable to fully check o/s/r seat belt

Fail 27 May 2016 74,208 miles

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

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

covers fitted upper and lower

unable to fully check o/s/r seat belt

Pass 22 May 2015 68,649 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

Front tyre treads perishing

Fail 22 May 2015 68,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake hoses perishing

Front tyre treads perishing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 62,845 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2013 57,823 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 54,227 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 50,387 miles

Brake warning light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Traction control light on

Tyre warning light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 50,387 miles

Brake warning light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Traction control light on

Tyre warning light on

Pass 11 May 2010 35,688 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 20,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,715 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 16,009 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 CWN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CWN, 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 CWN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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