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SO05 CWR

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,953 mi
Last recorded134,953 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 CWR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 134,953 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 130,625 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 128,355 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 124,176 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 122,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 119,393 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 108,041 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 108,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 97,192 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 96,997 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,237 miles

Brake warning light on

Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,255 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,643 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,933 miles

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

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

brake warning light illuminated on dash

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

protective sill covers and underbody covers fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2011 53,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 broken

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

protective sill covers and underbody covers fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2010 48,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,843 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,385 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,998 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 37,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 CWR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black 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 SO05 CWR, 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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SO05 CWR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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