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MA05 OCD

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,910 mi
Last recorded121,910 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 OCD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 121,910 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 119,232 miles

brake pipes corroded

front flexi brake hoses perished

tpm light on dash

Fail 19 Oct 2019 119,178 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

brake pipes corroded

front flexi brake hoses perished

tpm light on dash

Pass 24 Oct 2018 114,802 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 110,031 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 110,031 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 104,870 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 98,966 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 94,375 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 87,351 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 87,349 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,641 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 74,641 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,493 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,477 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 49,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 42,964 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 33,978 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread low

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 OCD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA05 OCD, 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 OCD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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