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CV05 WEX

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,753 mi
Last recorded54,753 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 54,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside track rod end and inner corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2025 54,740 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour FRONT AND REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated SPLIT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated SPLIT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BADLY CORRORDED BULGE TO METAL BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD ARMS CORRODED

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective WARNING LAMP ON (1.1.4 (a) (i))

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR

NOTED.. SENSOR WIRE BROKEN N/S/F

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated WEEPING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

STEERING FEELS HEAVY

Fail 31 Jul 2025 54,740 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour FRONT AND REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated SPLIT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated SPLIT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BADLY CORRORDED BULGE TO METAL BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD ARMS CORRODED

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR

NOTED.. SENSOR WIRE BROKEN N/S/F

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated WEEPING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

STEERING FEELS HEAVY

Pass 30 Aug 2024 50,429 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 48,921 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 45,432 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2022 45,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,175 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of test

Pass 12 Jun 2020 38,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2020 38,669 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2018 35,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 31,831 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 27 Aug 2016 25,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 25,987 miles

Braking system leaking offside front flexible brake pipe end not tight enough in caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,107 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 20,097 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,788 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,168 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 25 Mar 2010 11,366 miles

Oil leak

dsc light on

Pass 8 Apr 2009 9,427 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 7,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,362 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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CV05 WEX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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