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BC05 JPO

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,847 mi
Last recorded117,847 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 117,847 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 117,847 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 117,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 113,193 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 113,193 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 110,178 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 107,510 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both reae brake disc s slightly pitted and corroded.

outer sills trim covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,868 miles

bonnet release stiff

engine undertray fitted

front wipers smeary(strong advise)

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit(strong advise)

stonechips in front screen

Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,370 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 74,221 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,402 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,343 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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BC05 JPO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BC05 JPO, 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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BC05 JPO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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