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T60 SRH

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,604 mi
Last recorded113,604 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT60 SRH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 113,604 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 113,510 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 109,269 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 103,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 98,849 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,284 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 95,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,645 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 88,494 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,466 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,910 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,248 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 69,248 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight buckle in nearside rear road wheel.

Slight play in nearside front roll bar link.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,256 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 62,256 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges close to legal limit.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 53,376 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Small cut in offside front lower rear ball joint gaitor.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,417 miles

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,067 miles

Front brake pads wearing down.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,910 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 30,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,599 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 23,567 miles

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

All 4 tyre treads cracking.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,961 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear tyres cracking

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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T60 SRH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T60 SRH, 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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T60 SRH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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