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CX05 TLV

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,995 mi
Last recorded70,995 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 TLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 70,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 67,878 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 67,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 67,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 64,656 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 61,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 61,418 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,929 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 59,929 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 59,099 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 56,710 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 53,627 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full undertray fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 49,822 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full undertray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inner edge recommend renewal. (4.1.E.1)

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,619 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,162 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,965 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,319 miles

front tyres low

Pass 9 Apr 2011 23,367 miles

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

Pass 3 Apr 2010 19,407 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 4 Apr 2009 16,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 16,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 12,049 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

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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CX05 TLV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX05 TLV, 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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What year was CX05 TLV registered?

CX05 TLV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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