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FM05 UHO

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,618 mi
Last recorded133,618 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 UHO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 133,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil boderline failure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 133,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil boderline failure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 120,155 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 120,079 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 109,310 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 108,318 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 106,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 93,964 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspectionof seat belts

Pass 26 Oct 2018 85,007 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,097 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 59,424 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays

Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,598 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,553 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,743 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,745 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,562 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 29,145 miles

2 childseats in rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyre valves deteriorating

front tyres wearing on edges

plastic belly pans fitted under vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,145 miles

2 childseats in rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

all four tyre valves deteriorating

front tyres wearing on edges

plastic belly pans fitted under vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

vehicle covered underneath

Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on outer edge

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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FM05 UHO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FM05 UHO, 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 FM05 UHO registered?

FM05 UHO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is FM05 UHO safe to buy?

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