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PL05 WBO

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,375 mi
Last recorded106,375 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 106,375 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,507 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 77,426 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 77,424 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 71,467 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to limit 1.6mm

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2017 62,893 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,464 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 54,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 9 Jun 2015 46,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,691 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,960 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,100 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,184 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,909 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 WBO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WBO, 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 WBO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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