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EVG 651H

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,062 mi
Last recorded120,062 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVG 651H
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,062 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 111,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nsf coil spring has been replaced , but top mount has slight worn mount

Fail 13 Aug 2019 111,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 106,232 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 102,361 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2017 102,105 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2016 92,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2016 92,316 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2015 84,021 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2015 84,021 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 76,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2013 69,151 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 69,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 64,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 64,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 64,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front flashers faded ando/s/r

both rear tyres 1.8mm

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,368 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,041 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,641 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,105 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 36,060 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EVG 651H is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EVG 651H, 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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EVG 651H is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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