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ST05 MYV

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,897 mi
Last recorded117,897 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 MYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 117,897 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 105,239 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 10 May 2018 93,293 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 86,572 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,310 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,573 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,617 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 69,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,486 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 59,390 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,475 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 54,475 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,943 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front/rear brake pads wearing very low[just acceptable]

o/s/r rubber jacking point missing.

slight clutch judder.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,770 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 31,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 18,610 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 MYV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MYV, 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 MYV registered?

ST05 MYV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is ST05 MYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 MYV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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