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BJ05 KWW

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,087 mi
Last recorded114,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 114,087 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished

Offside Front brake hose slightly perished

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 114,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished

Offside Front brake hose slightly perished

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 107,364 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both front flexi hoses cracking in middle section.

both rear hub bottom rose joints have slight play.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 107,364 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both front flexi hoses cracking in middle section.

both rear hub bottom rose joints have slight play.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,523 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 83,454 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 83,454 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 78,044 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 68,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,344 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,923 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2009 23,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,720 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,451 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 KWW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KWW, 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 KWW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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