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PL05 MLY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,599 mi
Last recorded106,599 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 MLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 106,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 104,636 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted.

engine noisy when accelerated

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 104,636 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine cover and undertray fitted.

engine noisy when accelerated

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,760 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2015 95,158 miles

Centre exhast nuts corroided on cat

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

washers need attension

Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 79,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 74,177 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,173 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Oct 2010 48,899 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 38,583 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,969 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 12,785 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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PL05 MLY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black 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 PL05 MLY, 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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PL05 MLY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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