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VK55 OCA

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,048 mi
Last recorded123,048 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 OCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 123,048 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 118,848 miles

visor missing

Pass 14 Aug 2019 111,081 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 111,080 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 99,483 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 99,482 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 93,203 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall perished and deteriorated

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,138 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Engine timing chain very noisey

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 58,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 58,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,026 miles

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY WORN

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,829 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 41,512 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are worn on edges

n/s/r tyre is worn on edges

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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VK55 OCA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VK55 OCA, 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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VK55 OCA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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