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SB05 FYF

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,826 mi
Last recorded170,826 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 FYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 170,826 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated osr pads sensor loose (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 163,260 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 May 2020 163,260 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 May 2020 163,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 148,108 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 137,365 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 124,756 miles

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

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

Engine management light on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Rear discs in poor condition.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 112,859 miles

Both front brake hoses perished.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,289 miles

Both front brake hoses perished.

Engine management light on.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 88,289 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake hoses perished.

Engine management light on.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 71,508 miles

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

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

engine light staying on

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,439 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,989 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 35,279 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 26,664 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2008 16,925 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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SB05 FYF 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 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 SB05 FYF, 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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SB05 FYF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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