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T23 CBX

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,299 mi
Last recorded120,299 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 CBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 120,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 115,370 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 115,340 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing X 3 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 111,006 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,354 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 88,057 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,254 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,224 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,299 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 67,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,794 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,649 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,649 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 57,649 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,870 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,384 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 45,384 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,520 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 42,520 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,556 miles

Front 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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T23 CBX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T23 CBX, 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 T23 CBX registered?

T23 CBX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is T23 CBX safe to buy?

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