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CE05 XCW

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,713 mi
Last recorded129,713 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XCW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 129,713 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

both front brake hoses starting too perish

under shield insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2020 129,713 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer back rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

both front brake hoses starting too perish

under shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2018 203,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 126,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 119,944 miles

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

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

windscreen lightly scratch by wiper blade

Pass 4 Nov 2015 111,614 miles

Airbag light intermittent but off during test

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

Front and rear brake warning light wires damaged

Handbrake light on

Pass 12 Aug 2014 96,518 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 96,516 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,861 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

hand brake dash warning light on

Fail 15 Jul 2013 92,861 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

hand brake dash warning light on

tyre warning pressure light on somtimes

Pass 26 Jul 2012 80,979 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 80,979 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2011 67,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake discs worn

small cut in outer sidewall of front nearside tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 27,118 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,517 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,741 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 XCW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE05 XCW, 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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What year was CE05 XCW registered?

CE05 XCW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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