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VA05 JVH

2005 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,269 mi
Last recorded121,269 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 JVH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 121,269 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 118,313 miles

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACK

Fail 19 May 2023 118,313 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACK

Pass 21 May 2022 114,019 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 110,375 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 106,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 106,773 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 98,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,393 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 84,390 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 84,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,303 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 61,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,707 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,354 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,092 miles

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

Offside 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 Apr 2011 32,069 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,903 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 24,818 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,497 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,491 miles

all brake discs rusted

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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VA05 JVH is a 2005 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VA05 JVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA05 JVH registered?

VA05 JVH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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