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CA05 WCT

2005 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,372 mi
Last recorded101,372 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 WCT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner slight buckle in rim

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

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

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

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

flexible brake hoses show deteration front and rear

plastic covers under bonnet some components not seen at test

plastic covers underside of vehicle some components not seen at test

Fail 9 Jan 2020 101,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner slight buckle in rim

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

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

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

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

flexible brake hoses show deteration front and rear

plastic covers under bonnet some components not seen at test

plastic covers underside of vehicle some components not seen at test

Pass 4 Jan 2019 94,916 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,400 miles

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 82,400 miles

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,794 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 59,238 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,419 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,776 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,519 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 34,519 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,089 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,030 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 20 Aug 2008 13,025 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 WCT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA05 WCT, 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 WCT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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