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EX05 WVG

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,998 mi
Last recorded105,998 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 WVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 105,998 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 87,206 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 87,206 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 78,386 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 65,796 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,439 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,867 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,681 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,388 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,540 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 1 Apr 2009 21,540 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,514 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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EX05 WVG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX05 WVG, 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

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What year was EX05 WVG registered?

EX05 WVG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is EX05 WVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 WVG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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