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SL05 XDA

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,138 mi
Last recorded106,138 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XDA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,138 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 106,138 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,214 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 88,273 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,518 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,883 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,377 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,562 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,395 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 31,988 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 31,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 XDA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL05 XDA registered?

SL05 XDA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is SL05 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 XDA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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