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BJ55 WCP

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,615 mi
Last recorded107,615 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 107,615 miles

N/S/R tyre tread on legal limit on edges.

N/S/R wheel dented inside lip.

Offside Rear tyre tread on legal limit

Fail 1 Sep 2017 107,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R tyre tread on legal limit on edges.

N/S/R wheel dented inside lip.

Offside Rear tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,625 miles

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

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,586 miles

rear of front plastic undertray damaged and insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2015 94,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear of front plastic undertray damaged and insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2014 85,381 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 70,846 miles

surface corrosion on front discs

Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,885 miles

advise front brakes worn

Fail 14 Jan 2013 69,735 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2012 58,224 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,688 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 46,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,745 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,030 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,661 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 WCP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WCP, 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 WCP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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