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ST05 OEX

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,990 mi
Last recorded181,990 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 OEX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 181,990 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 179,039 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 176,992 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 172,353 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 157,037 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 149,884 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 149,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Oct 2010 142,299 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 142,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 122,183 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 122,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 88,026 miles

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

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

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 OEX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

ST05 OEX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is ST05 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 OEX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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