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SA05 OCU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,357 mi
Last recorded129,357 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 129,357 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 129,357 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 129,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Marked with chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Marked with chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Excessively corroded/fractured at fuel tank(Marked with chalk) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have slight swelling wat ends where they meet flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 126,299 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 122,299 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 117,150 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 117,150 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour rear both (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut likely to fail osf (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded and all suspension bushes perished

underside corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,609 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 109,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 97,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 85,019 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,105 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,355 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 77,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,853 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 72,853 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 17 Apr 2009 61,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,008 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 OCU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SA05 OCU, 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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SA05 OCU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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