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BJ05 PKC

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,917 mi
Last recorded114,917 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PKC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 114,917 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 114,916 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,155 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,298 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 94,003 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 94,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,400 miles

Child seat fitted to Offside rear position

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,948 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 71,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,013 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,027 miles

light surface cracks to front flexi brake pipes

Pass 2 May 2009 35,763 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)

front wipers "scraping"

offside rear pad wear indicator hanging loose

Pass 2 May 2008 28,262 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 20,875 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 PKC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PKC, 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 PKC registered?

BJ05 PKC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is BJ05 PKC safe to buy?

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