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ST05 CDE

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,891 mi
Last recorded114,891 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 114,891 miles

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

SLIGHT CRACKING BOTH FRONT HOSES

Fail 1 Oct 2018 114,891 miles

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

SLIGHT CRACKING BOTH FRONT HOSES

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 105,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 94,664 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 94,664 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,920 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn

Front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 12 Sep 2014 79,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 79,023 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake sticking

Offside rear brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 62,270 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 CDE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST05 CDE registered?

ST05 CDE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is ST05 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 CDE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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