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MF05 VXR

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,041 mi
Last recorded200,041 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 VXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 200,041 miles

Offside Front tyre tread getting low 3mm

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 200,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 182,963 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 182,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has less than 50% inoperative

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 162,066 miles

foot brake pedal travel needs attention

Fail 14 Feb 2018 162,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

foot brake pedal travel needs attention

Pass 19 Dec 2016 141,278 miles

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

side sill protectors fitted

underside covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2016 141,278 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush center (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush center (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire fouls driveshaft

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

side sill protectors fitted

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

underside covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jul 2015 105,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,002 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 84,002 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise slight play in nearside rear suspension .

Pass 28 May 2013 68,637 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,009 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 54,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,218 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,583 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,675 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,674 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,455 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,438 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 31,438 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MF05 VXR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF05 VXR, 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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MF05 VXR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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