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ST05 AZW

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,136 mi
Last recorded56,136 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 AZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 56,136 miles

Offside front and rear jacking blocks missing

Fail 12 Dec 2015 56,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front and rear jacking blocks missing

Pass 3 Oct 2014 50,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside front flexi-rubber hoses cracked

Non run flat tyres fitted on the front axle

Fail 3 Oct 2014 50,134 miles

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

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

195/55/R16(87V)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside front flexi-rubber hoses cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,467 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,189 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 34,826 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 34,826 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 24,112 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,439 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 15,529 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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ST05 AZW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST05 AZW, 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 ST05 AZW registered?

ST05 AZW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is ST05 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 AZW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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