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W19 TAM

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,955 mi
Last recorded113,955 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW19 TAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 113,955 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 109,944 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 103,463 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,164 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 99,035 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 99,035 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 97,318 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 94,879 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 87,083 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 87,083 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 80,438 miles

child seat fitted

covers under bonnet

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2014 74,649 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 74,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,418 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,265 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 55,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 55,179 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 47,195 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 35,861 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 24,732 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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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.

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W19 TAM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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