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AF55 JZU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,690 mi
Last recorded118,690 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 JZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 118,690 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 116,862 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 116,846 miles

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits NOT MEETING EMMISION TEST (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 114,925 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 106,239 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 98,213 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 89,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,648 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 81,181 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 77,241 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 77,218 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pad warning light is on

eml light is on

Pass 29 Jan 2014 70,004 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 61,075 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,402 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,891 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,180 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,242 miles

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

makes handbrake requirements but needs attention to nearside rear

Fail 20 Aug 2008 21,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

makes handbrake requirements but needs attention to nearside rear

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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AF55 JZU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AF55 JZU, 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 AF55 JZU registered?

AF55 JZU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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