MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
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
engine covers and under trays fitted
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)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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.
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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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