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BJ05 KWV

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,050 mi
Last recorded137,050 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 137,050 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 130,774 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 123,080 miles

Fuel Filler Cap Seal Perishing

High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Minor Chips In Windscreen

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 123,078 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel Filler Cap Seal Perishing

High Level Stop Lamp Not Working

Minor Chips In Windscreen

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 111,652 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 111,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,099 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 102,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 90,971 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 90,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 78,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,338 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 62,737 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 May 2011 50,681 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 39,522 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,225 miles

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

middle stop light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,503 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 KWV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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