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CU05 EPX

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,224 mi
Last recorded94,224 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 EPX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,224 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2018 94,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,446 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

very slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 8 Oct 2016 76,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Signs of corrosion underneath

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Sep 2014 58,851 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,770 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 42,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,765 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,032 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,169 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,828 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 32,828 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,626 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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CU05 EPX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver 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 CU05 EPX, 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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CU05 EPX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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