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BJ55 CMK

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,332 mi
Last recorded94,332 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 94,332 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2021 94,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2020 86,151 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2020 85,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2019 79,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch plastic missing

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,230 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 73,230 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulder - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder has ply protruding from tread - 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 67,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2015 51,833 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2014 47,809 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch partly seized

offside tyres are runflat type nearside tyres are not (vehicle has no spare wheel/tyre)

rear registration plate poorly secured

Fail 5 Mar 2013 43,067 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch partly seized

offside tyres are runflat type nearside tyres are not (vehicle has no spare wheel/tyre)

rear registration plate poorly secured

Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,611 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 41,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,326 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,915 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 CMK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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