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FE05 AFA

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,424 mi
Last recorded98,424 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 AFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2021 98,424 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,431 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,347 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,639 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,055 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,077 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,073 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,374 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,734 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,821 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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FE05 AFA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AFA, 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 FE05 AFA registered?

FE05 AFA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is FE05 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 AFA shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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