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BJ55 BDO

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,533 mi
Last recorded75,533 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BDO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2018 75,533 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,429 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,053 miles

Child seat present

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,600 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2012 50,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2011 44,570 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 41,163 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,488 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,189 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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BJ55 BDO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ55 BDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ55 BDO registered?

BJ55 BDO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is BJ55 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 BDO shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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