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V123 MKE

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,012 mi
Last recorded67,012 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV123 MKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 67,012 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 67,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 61,882 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 61,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 53,342 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 44,836 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 37,962 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 37,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 37,751 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,287 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 36,827 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 35,565 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,879 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,001 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,841 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 28,760 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,299 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 22,631 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 19,500 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,821 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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V123 MKE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V123 MKE, 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 V123 MKE registered?

V123 MKE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is V123 MKE safe to buy?

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