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ST05 BBJ

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,955 mi
Last recorded127,955 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 BBJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 127,955 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 120,760 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 120,760 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 107,089 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 100,103 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 94,492 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,763 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 86,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 83,407 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 83,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 22 Feb 2017 76,139 miles

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

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 76,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

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

PROPSHAFT FRONT RUBBER U/JOINT BADLY SPLITTING STRONG ADVISORY

Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,080 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 68,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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

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

UNABLE TO CHECK WIPERS

Pass 31 Jan 2015 58,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,778 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 53,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,067 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 46,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear light lesnse damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,631 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 43,631 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,346 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 39,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,647 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,080 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 BBJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BBJ, 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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ST05 BBJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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