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SR05 AOC

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,951 mi
Last recorded100,951 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 AOC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 100,951 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 100,951 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 97,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened for avoiding further corrosion needs under cover seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,389 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 92,126 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 92,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 90,867 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 90,153 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 90,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,057 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,489 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,549 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 56,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,497 miles

Front And Rear Brake Discs Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,159 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 34,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,485 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 21,741 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 21,741 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 16,414 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 16,396 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) 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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SR05 AOC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SR05 AOC, 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 SR05 AOC registered?

SR05 AOC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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