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AJ55 BYT

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,972 mi
Last recorded96,972 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 96,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 96,970 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated brake pad wear wire hanging/damaged (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,951 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 87,016 miles

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

parking brake light on dash

Pass 1 Mar 2017 84,805 miles

Engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle so there restricted view of some testable items,

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on both edges,

Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,440 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,693 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 68,049 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 57,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,129 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,751 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

tyre deflation warning light is illuminated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,143 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 28,500 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,799 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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AJ55 BYT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AJ55 BYT, 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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AJ55 BYT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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