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X18 MBE

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,329 mi
Last recorded101,329 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 MBE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 101,329 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 101,329 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 85,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,754 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,410 miles

brake fluid level low

n/s/front tyre worn on both edges

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

***STRONG ADVISE--n/s/rear tyre worn closeto limit & nearly bald inner edge***

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 66,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

***STRONG ADVISE--n/s/rear tyre worn closeto limit & nearly bald inner edge***

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level low

n/s/front tyre worn on both edges

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,827 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 40,302 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,243 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,189 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,311 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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X18 MBE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X18 MBE, 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 X18 MBE registered?

X18 MBE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is X18 MBE safe to buy?

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