MOT Status
ValidMileage
113,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive from the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive from the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear unable to open from inside or out needs looking at.
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting has broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s suspension arm front rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)
fuel cap seal slightly perished
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills
advise fuel cap seal splitting and perished
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)
advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills
advise fuel cap seal splitting and perished
child seat fitted
covers under bonnet
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre on 2mm of tread on outer edge
nearside rear tyre on 2mm of tread
offside rear tyre on 2mm of tread and has nail in outer edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
W19 TAM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W19 TAM, 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
How do I check the history of W19 TAM?
You can check the full history of W19 TAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was W19 TAM registered?
W19 TAM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2005.
Is W19 TAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for W19 TAM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W19 TAM have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W19 TAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.