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DE05 TVV

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,380 mi
Last recorded120,380 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 TVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 120,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 113,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 113,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 104,549 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2017 97,413 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2016 88,614 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,196 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 77,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 68,310 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 60,810 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,301 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 50,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 42,946 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 33,261 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 19,381 miles

advise slight damage to the inner edge of the nearside front alloy wheel.

advise unable to check for leaks/corrosion due to manufacturers undertrays being fitted,

Pass 20 May 2008 15,394 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,778 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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DE05 TVV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE05 TVV, 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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DE05 TVV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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