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EJ05 MVL

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,344 mi
Last recorded82,344 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 MVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 82,344 miles

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

cut nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2009 75,137 miles

Both front jacking points damaged.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 63,651 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,651 miles

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

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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EJ05 MVL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EJ05 MVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ05 MVL?

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What year was EJ05 MVL registered?

EJ05 MVL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is EJ05 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 MVL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ05 MVL have outstanding finance?

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