MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear tyres worn on inner edges
tyre pressure light on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)
rear tyres worn on inner edges
tyre pressure light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres worn on inside edges
service light on
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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VK05 SSO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 VK05 SSO, 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 VK05 SSO registered?
VK05 SSO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is VK05 SSO safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK05 SSO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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