MOT Status
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88,640 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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))
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))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
rear subframe undersealed
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()
underseal applied to rear subframe
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))
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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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.
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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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