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2005 BMW 116
General Information
- Registration OV05LEF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 116
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 29 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine rattle on start up.
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbpdy. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,184 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 111,184 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,454 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
16 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,454 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2020 29 Jun 202623 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,453 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2019 29 Jun 202624 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,308 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2018 29 Jun 202619 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,074 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2017 29 Jun 202625 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,570 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,095 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 29 Jun 20266 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,865 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,271 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 29 Jun 202615 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,237 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2011 29 Jun 20264 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,562 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2011 29 Jun 202620 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,170 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2010 29 Jun 202620 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,453 MI
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OV05LEF was registered on 2005-04-15
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