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VK05 AAY

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,379 mi
Last recorded44,379 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 AAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,379 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,029 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,404 miles

Front tyres are worn on the outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,888 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,211 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 25,788 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 23,435 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 23,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,861 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 20,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,436 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,513 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 9,436 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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VK05 AAY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VK05 AAY, 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 VK05 AAY registered?

VK05 AAY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 AAY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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