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X24 SED

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,161 mi
Last recorded131,161 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX24 SED
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 131,161 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 130,588 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 128,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 123,487 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 114,903 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,475 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 105,033 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear offside tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,181 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,022 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 82,022 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,032 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,173 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate is dammaged

Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,844 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,470 miles

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

front number plate is dammaged

Fail 1 Feb 2008 26,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate is dammaged

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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X24 SED is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue 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 X24 SED, 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 X24 SED registered?

X24 SED is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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