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CV05 ESU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,652 mi
Last recorded78,652 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ESU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 78,648 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 73,474 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2017 73,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed retaining bracket missing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 69,065 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jun 2016 69,065 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,645 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,906 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 59,906 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,500 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,544 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,749 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 29,711 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,776 miles

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

both front tyres edge wear

o/s door mirror cracked

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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CV05 ESU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue 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 CV05 ESU, 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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CV05 ESU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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