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AJ05 ELO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,217 mi
Last recorded91,217 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ELO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 91,217 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,742 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 84,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre sidewalls worn and split

Pass 21 May 2013 77,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

signs of rear tyres fouling arches - advise only, ok at time of test

Pass 16 May 2012 73,185 miles

Airbag warning light on.

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

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on.

Pass 4 May 2011 68,646 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 65,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,852 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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AJ05 ELO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AJ05 ELO, 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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AJ05 ELO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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