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BJ55 BGY

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,044 mi
Last recorded66,044 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 66,044 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 66,044 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 60,129 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 52,155 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 48,483 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 45,849 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 42,946 miles

Exhaust back box hanging bracket corroded off but system still adequately supported

Fuel cap washer starting to crack

Horn volume low but loud enough to be heard by other road users

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm 205/55/16 RF (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp slightly loose but NOT insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm 205/55/16 RF (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 41,257 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 41,257 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,249 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,751 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,895 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 27,776 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,173 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 18,378 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 18,370 miles

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

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

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 2009 16,218 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,924 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 BGY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BGY, 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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BJ55 BGY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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