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FV05 FAF

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,014 mi
Last recorded170,014 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FAF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 170,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak () Oil leak from diff ()

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 170,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak () Oil leak from diff ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 156,469 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 155,400 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 141,940 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from diff ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 126,389 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 126,387 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 107,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 92,403 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 92,403 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 75,833 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP ON

Fail 1 May 2012 75,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,597 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 41,354 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,045 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 12,192 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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FV05 FAF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV05 FAF, 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 FV05 FAF registered?

FV05 FAF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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