MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,178 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front steel wheel fitted
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
multiple rear suspension components corroded slightly
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty? (3.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front tyre worn of tread outer edge
brake warning lamp on
fuel cap seal deteriorated
tpms light on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front brake hose perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake hose perished
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front brake hose perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake hose perished
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r tyre perished
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre starting to get close to limits
t.c light stays on
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
screw on offside front tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV05 WNM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FV05 WNM, 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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FV05 WNM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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