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CA05 XRH

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,102 mi
Last recorded120,102 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XRH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 120,102 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 118,474 miles

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

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 9 Jan 2015 118,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 15 Nov 2013 82,590 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2013

Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,847 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,551 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 XRH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 CA05 XRH, 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 XRH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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