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VU05 EUV

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,694 mi
Last recorded73,694 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 EUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 73,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,010 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 69,002 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides, (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 66,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 64,919 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 64,919 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 62,236 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 59,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2013 55,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knocking from steering but nothing visable

Pass 12 May 2012 51,195 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 46,055 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 46,055 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 38,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 31,118 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 22,922 miles

rear tyres getting low

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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VU05 EUV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU05 EUV, 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 VU05 EUV registered?

VU05 EUV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is VU05 EUV safe to buy?

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