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XO05 AAO

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,731 mi
Last recorded115,731 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO05 AAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 115,731 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 108,311 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 98,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 98,003 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 87,055 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 87,055 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,633 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 57,314 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,948 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 38,948 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,531 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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XO05 AAO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XO05 AAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XO05 AAO registered?

XO05 AAO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is XO05 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for XO05 AAO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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