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AJ55 ELV

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,590 mi
Last recorded122,590 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ELV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 122,590 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 122,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 121,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 120,408 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 120,072 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 120,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 119,029 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 119,029 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 117,467 miles

both front brake hoses cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2018 117,467 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front brake hoses cracked

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2017 105,949 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 87,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,519 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,262 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread on inner and outer edges.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,362 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,147 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,808 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,203 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 29,883 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,674 miles

superficial cracking to offside front and both rear tyres

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 ELV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ELV, 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 ELV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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