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SP05 MFN

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,033 mi
Last recorded131,033 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 MFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 131,033 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing

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

TPMS light on dash

Fail 16 May 2026 131,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on dash

Pass 15 May 2025 123,522 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 May 2024 115,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

Pass 9 May 2023 102,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 91,764 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 91,516 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 89,053 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Nov 2019 89,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Dec 2018 85,666 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,482 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 78,074 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,467 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 72,711 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 68,965 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,040 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 61,014 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 61,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front discs low

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,599 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,992 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 32,950 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,636 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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SP05 MFN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SP05 MFN, 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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SP05 MFN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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