MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Both. (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit,Also tyre tread split cracked inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Too flex hose joint. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Both. (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit,Also tyre tread split cracked inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake backing plate half missing.
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut on outside wall.
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light is on
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK05 VBF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 VBF, 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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VK05 VBF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2005.
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