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CE05 SBU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,048 mi
Last recorded95,048 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 SBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 95,048 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 95,037 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,718 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,119 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 90,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,107 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 83,106 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,990 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,662 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,686 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,055 miles

brake warning light on (unable to check brake fluid level

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,439 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 26,643 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,643 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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CE05 SBU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CE05 SBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 SBU registered?

CE05 SBU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is CE05 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 SBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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