2005 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · W19 TAM
2005 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 113,955 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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W19 TAM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 113,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W19 TAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 116 (W19 TAM) between December 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”.
W19 TAM Mileage History
- 02/12/200824,732 mi
- 12/12/200935,861 mi+11,129 mi
- 13/11/201047,195 mi+11,334 mi
- 19/11/201155,179 mi+7,984 mi
- 19/11/201155,179 mi
- 11/12/201263,265 mi+8,086 mi
- 10/12/201368,418 mi+5,153 mi
- 10/12/201474,649 mi+6,231 mi
- 10/12/201474,649 mi
- 14/12/201580,438 mi+5,789 mi
- 12/12/201687,083 mi+6,645 mi
- 13/12/201687,083 mi
- 08/12/201794,879 mi+7,796 mi
- 08/12/201897,318 mi+2,439 mi
- 05/12/201999,035 mi+1,717 mi
- 05/12/201999,035 mi
- 16/11/2020100,164 mi+1,129 mi
- 22/11/2021103,463 mi+3,299 mi
- 19/01/2023109,944 mi+6,481 mi
- 19/01/2026113,955 mi+4,011 mi
Average of roughly 5,209 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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