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SO05 CVY

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,633 mi
Last recorded106,633 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 CVY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 106,633 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 95,811 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 89,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 85,556 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 May 2017 85,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres badly worn on shoulders

o/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Pass 10 May 2016 80,228 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 74,776 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 66,851 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Jun 2013 60,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,738 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 43,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 39,469 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,777 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,391 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,345 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,185 miles

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

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

washer spray poor but sufficient for MOT

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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SO05 CVY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SO05 CVY, 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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What year was SO05 CVY registered?

SO05 CVY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is SO05 CVY safe to buy?

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