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SP05 WFM

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,521 mi
Last recorded80,521 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 WFM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 80,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 78,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rubber hose deterioration ,strong advice

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rubber hose deterioration ,strong advice

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rubber hose deterioration ,strong advice

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rubber hose deterioration ,strong advice

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2023 78,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working front and rear (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rubber hose deterioration ,strong advice

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rubber hose deterioration ,strong advice

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rubber hose deterioration ,strong advice

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rubber hose deterioration ,strong advice

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2022 77,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 77,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 74,618 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2021 74,618 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 71,784 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides strong advisory (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides strong advisory (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides close to legal limit worn on inner edges strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap washer starting to perish

under cover fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2020 71,780 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides strong advisory (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides strong advisory (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides close to legal limit worn on inner edges strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under cover fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 62,029 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pipes swollen under coating

rear heat shield insecure

slight play in nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

Pass 5 Mar 2017 53,188 miles

front and rear indicator bulbs starting to emitt white light

rear heat shield insecure

swelling under coating of brake pies at rear of vehicle

very slight play nsr wheel suspect nsr bottom outer rose joint bush

Pass 25 Mar 2016 47,362 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,721 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 34,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 31,789 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,852 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,657 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,163 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,070 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 WFM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue 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 SP05 WFM, 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 WFM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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