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V4 TWP

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,438 mi
Last recorded104,438 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 TWP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 104,438 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 104,433 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 97,202 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,007 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 93,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split shoulder cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 89,128 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 89,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front 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 7 Sep 2015 84,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,511 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,550 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,052 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,060 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,056 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

very slight cracks to frount flexi pipes (advise)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,061 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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V4 TWP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V4 TWP, 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 V4 TWP registered?

V4 TWP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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