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EK05 ODS

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,818 mi
Last recorded127,818 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 ODS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 127,818 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 127,818 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 119,168 miles

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

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 107,801 miles

surface corrosion around the rear axle rear suspension

Fail 19 Aug 2019 107,800 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

surface corrosion around the rear axle rear suspension

Pass 23 Oct 2018 101,857 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 101,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 96,686 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 96,616 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,060 miles

Nearside Rear tyre light cracks in tread

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 83,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,696 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 76,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,447 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 60,785 miles

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

wiper blades noisey/worn.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 48,601 miles

o.s.r tyer on legal limit

Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,445 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,783 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 24,250 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,693 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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EK05 ODS is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EK05 ODS, 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 EK05 ODS registered?

EK05 ODS is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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