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AJ55 MCL

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,939 mi
Last recorded136,939 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 136,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 136,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 136,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion of rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 130,860 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 123,153 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 115,040 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 105,442 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 98,068 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 86,416 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 76,260 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,893 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 59,994 miles

rear brake pad sensor not in pad.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,011 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,654 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,519 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 35,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,294 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,090 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 MCL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AJ55 MCL, 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 MCL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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