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FX05 XFK

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,698 mi
Last recorded144,698 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 XFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 144,698 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 141,250 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 138,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 135,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 131,510 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 127,150 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 127,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 121,476 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 114,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring full view

Fail 22 May 2018 114,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring full view

Pass 15 May 2017 106,436 miles

eml on

Pass 16 May 2016 100,486 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 May 2016 100,486 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 93,779 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2014 85,834 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 79,988 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 72,731 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2011 62,078 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bothside front brake pads starting to wear

bothside rear brake disc lightly worn

bothside reare brake pads starting to wear

Fail 14 May 2010 47,288 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 47,288 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 34,051 miles

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

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

under cover fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,257 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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FX05 XFK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FX05 XFK, 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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FX05 XFK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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