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AJ54 WSW

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,312 mi
Last recorded101,312 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 WSW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 101,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 101,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 98,257 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 98,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 95,640 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 92,804 miles

Offside Front sml oil leak

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 92,804 miles

Offside Front sml oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,207 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,441 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides / pair / set (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 83,441 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides / pair / set (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 75,189 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 75,142 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear washer jet not working

Pass 4 Jan 2012 63,402 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,639 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 57,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,304 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 44,834 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,309 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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AJ54 WSW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ54 WSW, 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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AJ54 WSW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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