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BJ05 PKN

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,751 mi
Last recorded94,751 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2017 94,751 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,926 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 90,926 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 86,310 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,386 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 80,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,654 miles

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Fail 11 Jul 2013 77,654 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,625 miles

rear brake pads getting low ?

Pass 9 Jul 2010 50,523 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

warning light on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,119 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,406 miles

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

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 PKN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PKN, 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 PKN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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