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MA05 EEM

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,897 mi
Last recorded118,897 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 EEM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 118,897 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 6 Dec 2017 111,902 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 111,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 104,090 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 104,090 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 95,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and off side front coating on pipes swollen (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted. Seat belt not inspected

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 88,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,028 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,470 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,098 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 50,280 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 50,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,964 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,699 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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MA05 EEM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA05 EEM, 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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MA05 EEM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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