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SA05 AWX

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,488 mi
Last recorded69,488 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 AWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,488 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 60,149 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,480 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 58,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,829 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,723 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,703 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,438 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,493 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,271 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 17 Mar 2008 20,517 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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SA05 AWX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SA05 AWX, 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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What year was SA05 AWX registered?

SA05 AWX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is SA05 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 AWX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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