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FL05 BVM

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,302 mi
Last recorded114,302 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 BVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 114,302 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 112,184 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 108,941 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 108,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,566 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 106,566 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 103,573 miles

indicator bulbs pale

Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,036 miles

offside rear indicator bulb pale

Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,493 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2015 83,493 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,016 miles

front pads and discs worn to limit

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to limit

rear brakes near limit (n/s)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,977 miles

front pads and discs near limit (inner face)

offside rear indicator bulb pale

rear pads and discs worn

traction control light on (fail from 20/03/2013)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,814 miles

front brakes worn

front tyres limit inner edge

traction control light on (fail from 6th april)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,227 miles

both front tyres 2mm edges

nearside rear tyre tyre 2mm inner edge

offside rear indicator bulb pale

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,705 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,892 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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FL05 BVM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FL05 BVM, 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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What year was FL05 BVM registered?

FL05 BVM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is FL05 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 BVM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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