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BJ05 LFO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,153 mi
Last recorded176,153 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 176,153 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 107,820 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,919 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 88,236 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp and pattern slightly blurred

drivers door mirror deteriorating

n/s doors and 1/4 panel scratched

under vehicle covered

Fail 3 Feb 2017 88,151 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn low and close to legal limit

condensation in n/s headlamp and pattern slightly blurred

drivers door mirror deteriorating

n/s doors and 1/4 panel scratched

under vehicle covered

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation on lens (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and binding slightly (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

engine bay covered and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 74,416 miles

front anti-roll links wear

front o/s and n/s flexi hoses perished and cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,254 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 68,354 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,760 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake did not lock

Petrol cap seal cracked

Wipers smearing

Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,488 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,961 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 51,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,108 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,568 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 38,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 35,677 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 LFO 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 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LFO, 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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What year was BJ05 LFO registered?

BJ05 LFO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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