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SL05 VVC

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,116 mi
Last recorded116,116 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 VVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 116,116 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 111,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of engine oil leak above engine under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 111,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of engine oil leak above engine under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 100,650 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 26 Feb 2021 89,276 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 89,276 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 86,366 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,775 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 83,741 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 79,321 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Nearside Front tyre perishing, cracking

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

Offside Front tyre perishing, cracking

Offside Rear tyre perishing, cracking

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,849 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,359 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,077 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 62,464 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 58,507 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 55,651 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,867 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,461 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,445 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 36,445 miles

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

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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SL05 VVC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SL05 VVC, 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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SL05 VVC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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