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CV55 BXS

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,886 mi
Last recorded119,886 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 BXS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 119,886 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all cracking to rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2020 116,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing close to cords outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner missing at front

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2019 112,608 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outside edge

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2019 112,608 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outside edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 108,108 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 108,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 101,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front wheel arch front liner missing

Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,076 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake efficency only just met

Fail 9 Apr 2015 78,065 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 76,392 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 71,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,407 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,918 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,430 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,066 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,698 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,611 miles

Traction control light on

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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CV55 BXS 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 83.3%.

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 CV55 BXS, 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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CV55 BXS is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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