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VN05 XCA

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,640 mi
Last recorded88,640 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 XCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers Corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 78,869 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s /dust cover insecure/ (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s /control arm/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 78,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge & outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s /dust cover insecure/ (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s /control arm/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 71,468 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 65,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 63,539 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear subframe undersealed

Pass 26 May 2020 60,728 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

underseal applied to rear subframe

Pass 11 May 2019 57,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,631 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2017 50,943 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 45,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 41,254 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 37,525 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 34,093 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 30,175 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 25,957 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,984 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 15,573 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 11,905 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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VN05 XCA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VN05 XCA, 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 VN05 XCA registered?

VN05 XCA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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