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WV05 NSU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,101 mi
Last recorded113,101 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 NSU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 113,101 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 112,507 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 21 Jul 2020 112,507 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 May 2019 98,723 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 86,595 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,222 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 7 Jun 2016 63,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 63,340 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 59,370 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,625 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 Feb 2014 52,197 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,814 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 46,813 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,421 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,758 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight water damage to front no. plate

Fail 10 Feb 2009 23,758 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight water damage to front no. plate

Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,460 miles

front no. plate backing starting to peel away

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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WV05 NSU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WV05 NSU, 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 WV05 NSU registered?

WV05 NSU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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