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BJ55 LRU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,253 mi
Last recorded80,253 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 80,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 65,649 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 65,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 57,085 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 57,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 51,313 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 46,423 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 41,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 36,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,173 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 33,173 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 29,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 29,888 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,734 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 16,384 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 LRU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

BJ55 LRU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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