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VK05 SSO

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,553 mi
Last recorded114,553 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 SSO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 114,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 105,217 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 105,217 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,436 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,587 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 68,583 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2012 61,696 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,355 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 46,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,449 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 21,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2007 12,936 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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