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SM05 OZA

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,946 mi
Last recorded113,946 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 OZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 113,946 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 113,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 107,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 102,638 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,338 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2019 99,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides and wiper needs checking (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2018 95,428 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,466 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,232 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,979 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 67,014 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pad sensor wires disconnected

Pass 14 Jan 2012 63,293 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pad sensor wire disconnected/broken

Pass 5 Feb 2011 60,002 miles

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

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

offside rear has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

power steering hose moist

Pass 16 Jan 2010 54,763 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 36,509 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,265 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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SM05 OZA 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 83.3%.

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 SM05 OZA, 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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SM05 OZA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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