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CN05 VFK

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,257 mi
Last recorded132,257 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 VFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 132,257 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS warning on dash (Only legal requirement on vehicles first used from 1 January 2012)

Fail 3 Jan 2020 132,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS warning on dash (Only legal requirement on vehicles first used from 1 January 2012)

Pass 27 Dec 2018 115,531 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,981 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,958 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 92,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,434 miles

O/S/R Tyre cracking OUTER SHOULDER

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Light displayed

Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,682 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,242 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,911 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 53,876 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,057 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,619 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 31,790 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 15 Oct 2007 21,401 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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CN05 VFK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CN05 VFK, 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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CN05 VFK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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