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2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,953 mi
Last recorded113,953 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 VBF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 113,953 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2023 111,848 miles

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))

Fail 13 May 2023 111,664 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2022 108,593 miles

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))

Fail 25 May 2022 108,592 miles

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))

Fail 24 May 2022 108,592 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 104,573 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 103,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 100,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 100,106 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2018 95,654 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 95,654 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2017 86,421 miles

Offside Front Brake backing plate half missing.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut on outside wall.

Pass 10 May 2016 76,383 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 76,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2015 72,554 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,941 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 61,661 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 47,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,226 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,043 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 43,041 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,728 miles

brake warning light is on

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 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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