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BX05 CWY

2005 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,783 mi
Last recorded137,783 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 CWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 137,783 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 137,783 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 129,752 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 118,181 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 102,717 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 102,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 99,213 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,547 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 91,542 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,837 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,565 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,983 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 62,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,574 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,435 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,597 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,961 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,397 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 22,556 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,977 miles

COVERS ON FLOORS AND SILLS COVERING SOME TESTBLE ITEMS

Pass 6 Aug 2008 11,318 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 3,413 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 CWY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CWY, 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 CWY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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