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BJ05 PNO

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,970 mi
Last recorded144,970 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PNO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 144,970 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 144,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 139,073 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 139,058 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to vehicle cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 134,544 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 131,708 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 128,505 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 128,414 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 118,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 116,617 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 112,746 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 112,746 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 106,106 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 106,106 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 99,171 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 93,901 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 93,893 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake hoses perished , front brake discs corroded

osr brake wear sensor detatched

seat belt warning lamp on

Pass 9 May 2012 89,159 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 89,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 74,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 59,383 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 43,588 miles

Rear wiper judders on screen.

Fail 19 May 2009 43,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wiper judders on screen.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PNO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PNO, 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 PNO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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