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AJ55 EMV

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,515 mi
Last recorded36,515 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 36,515 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 34,262 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 27,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 27,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 26,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

washers weak

Pass 25 Sep 2020 25,684 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 25,076 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 23,952 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear cut in tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2017 22,848 miles

Offside Front Trailing Arm Has Play

Rear Washer Inop

Offside Front Side Repeater Has Condensation Inside

Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,205 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 21,205 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,846 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 18,341 miles

N/S/F Tyre has cuts in tread.

N/S/R Tyre valve perished.

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

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

O/S/F Tyre has cuts in tread.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,885 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2012 15,496 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 13,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear washer jet in op

Pass 22 Sep 2010 11,864 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 9,529 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 6,977 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 EMV 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 94.7%.

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 EMV, 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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What year was AJ55 EMV registered?

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

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