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2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,715 mi
Last recorded85,715 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 WVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 85,715 miles

Front exhaust fixing nuts corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust rear bracket detached

corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Fail 12 Oct 2023 85,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust fixing nuts corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust rear bracket detached

corrosion to rear underside suspension components

Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,980 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both and ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust fixing nuts corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust rear bracket detached

corrosion to rear underside suspension components

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Sep 2022 82,980 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside by mounting point and front top arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both and ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust fixing nuts corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust rear bracket detached

corrosion to rear underside suspension components

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2021 80,684 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both and slightly deteriorating (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to underside suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,446 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both and slightly deteriorating (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to underside suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Sep 2020 79,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both and slightly deteriorating (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to underside suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 77,798 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both and ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre near wear indicators

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

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

corrosion to underside suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Sep 2019 77,798 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both and ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre near wear indicators

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

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

corrosion to underside suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and slightly deteriorating (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and slightly deteriorating (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread grooves

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear tyres approx 2.5mm

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2017 72,096 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,254 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion to underside suspension, brake and exhaust components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,043 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 58,538 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front 205/50R17V tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,004 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WA05 WVW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA05 WVW, 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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WA05 WVW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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