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FY05 NNB

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,784 mi
Last recorded150,784 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 NNB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 150,784 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 150,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 137,825 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 130,644 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 130,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 120,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 120,367 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 116,708 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Fail 23 Aug 2016 116,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,027 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 107,027 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 95,891 miles

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

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

o/s/f bumper spoiler damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2012 86,317 miles

o/s/f bumper lower spoiler damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,183 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,317 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,715 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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FY05 NNB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY05 NNB, 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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FY05 NNB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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