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FE05 AAZ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,075 mi
Last recorded120,075 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 AAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 120,075 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 112,235 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 107,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 105,476 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 99,316 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 79,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 71,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 65,682 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,271 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,108 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,189 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 40,189 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 30 Apr 2012 35,532 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,801 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,744 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,702 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,948 miles

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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FE05 AAZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FE05 AAZ, 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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FE05 AAZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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