MOT Status
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57,385 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & off/s (4.1.4 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & off/s (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Front under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak from engine side ()
under covers fitted restricting view of some components
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
covers fitted restricting view of some components
oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f jacking point missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE05 VDC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 VE05 VDC, 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 VE05 VDC registered?
VE05 VDC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2005.
Is VE05 VDC safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE05 VDC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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