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EN54 VOT

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,566 mi
Last recorded76,566 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 VOT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 76,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all undersealed. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Under vehicle components undersealed.

Pass 27 Dec 2024 73,845 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all undersealed. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Dec 2024 73,845 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all undersealed. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 73,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded middle hose between front to rear pipes and rear subframe pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded middle hose between front to rear pipes and rear subframe pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail possibly wrong hose fitted and has been contacting with anti roll bar (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal perished / cracking

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear subframe brake pipe corroded and unions have heavy corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front brake hose is possibly the wrong hose doesn't appear to sit correctly and contacts anti roll bar on lock but protection sleeve preventing direct contact

Nearside front brake pad warning wire damaged

Nearside front washer jet weak

Nearside rear wheel and brake assembly is slightly noisy / rough when rotated by hand

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear subframe brake pipe corroded and unions have heavy corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside rear jacking block missing

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 69,793 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished/cracking

Nearside front brake pad warning wire damaged

Offside front washer jet weak and requires attention

Offside rear jacking block missing

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions and connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 69,793 miles

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

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

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished/cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front brake pad warning wire damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front washer jet weak and requires attention

Offside rear jacking block missing

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions and connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 66,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,821 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers, poor clearing performance (3.4 (b) (i))

washer performance poor

windscreen washer fluid appears contaminated

Pass 23 Dec 2020 63,916 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge (205/55r16 run flat

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (205/55r16 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside to brake calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 63,916 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge (205/55r16 run flat

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (205/55r16 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside to brake calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe disconnected from jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,315 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

Damage to nearside front and offside rear vehicle

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 56,781 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly fouling macpherson strut but not chafed

Nearside Front brake wear sensor wire damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt & fitted insecure belt not plugged into receiver ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,407 miles

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

Rear nearside and offside treads worn more inner edges of tread

Fail 21 Oct 2017 53,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear nearside and offside treads worn more inner edges of tread

Pass 22 Oct 2016 50,295 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, 205/55 16 runflat ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,497 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2014 43,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn slightly

vehicle damage on offside rear

Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,439 miles

Both front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,567 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,641 miles

n/s/f tyre split but not deep enough to reach ply cords.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully, plastic covers fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,981 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,988 miles

Rear 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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EN54 VOT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EN54 VOT, 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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EN54 VOT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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