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EK05 CNU

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,359 mi
Last recorded109,359 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 109,359 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 108,617 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 107,250 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 107,250 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,565 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,759 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,124 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 75,104 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,785 miles

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,124 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,168 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,932 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 54,932 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,125 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 50,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,663 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 39,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,678 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 20,725 miles

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

o/s/f jacking block missing

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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EK05 CNU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EK05 CNU, 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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EK05 CNU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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