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BJ05 MXH

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,595 mi
Last recorded164,595 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 164,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 155,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 7 Dec 2020 155,576 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 148,346 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 144,554 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 140,098 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 140,096 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear subframe corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 134,701 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 127,772 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted, obscuring some components

Nearside rear brake shows signs of overheating

Pass 20 Sep 2014 115,460 miles

Corrosion to both rear brake discs

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 102,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 102,053 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 89,623 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,314 miles

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

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

both front brakes worn,lipped

both rear brake discs worn,lipped

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,045 miles

abnormal engine noise when cold !!!

near side front tyre in very poor condition and has uneven wear bald on edge

off side front tyre in poor condition worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 45,350 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,712 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,606 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 MXH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

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

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