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SP05 WFO

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,832 mi
Last recorded104,832 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 WFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 104,832 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 104,830 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp does not face the front Both (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 96,619 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 95,086 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,735 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 88,342 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,425 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,814 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 70,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,421 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear upper suspention arm has slight playon inner bush

Fail 29 Feb 2012 57,143 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear upper suspention arm has slight playon inner bush

Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,575 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 48,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,464 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 38,464 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 2 Mar 2009 29,109 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 28,929 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,863 miles

osf jacking point rubber missing

Fail 14 Apr 2008 23,863 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

osf jacking point rubber missing

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 WFO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFO, 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 WFO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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