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WL05 ARU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,159 mi
Last recorded123,159 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 ARU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 123,159 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 123,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 117,801 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 110,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 77,855 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 73,708 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,183 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,457 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 57,547 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 54,538 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 52,381 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,068 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish and worn on both shoulders of tread

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder of tread

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Oct 2011 48,068 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish and worn on both shoulders of tread

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder of tread

Rear brake pads wearing low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,105 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,536 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,622 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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WL05 ARU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WL05 ARU, 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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WL05 ARU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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