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CA05 THG

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,273 mi
Last recorded103,273 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 THG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 103,273 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess play in nsf engine/gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

various underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2023 103,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine mount excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front rear suspension arm ball joint dustcover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front rear suspension arm ball joint dustcover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wingmirror glass missing

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2022 99,742 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive lower shields fitted to vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f brake back plate loose

Fail 1 Apr 2022 99,742 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive lower shields fitted to vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f brake back plate loose

Pass 4 Feb 2021 96,296 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 89,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 85,975 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 85,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,873 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 65,536 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 62,836 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 62,836 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 55,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished advise replacement

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,790 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,136 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 45,134 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,645 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,109 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,632 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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CA05 THG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CA05 THG, 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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CA05 THG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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