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BJ05 AHK

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,585 mi
Last recorded127,585 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 AHK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 127,585 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 120,170 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 117,781 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 97,002 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 96,979 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 76,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 69,820 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 69,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 May 2012 63,102 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,402 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,212 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,119 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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BJ05 AHK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ05 AHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 AHK registered?

BJ05 AHK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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