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BJ55 WEC

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,838 mi
Last recorded110,838 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 110,838 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 104,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

sticker in windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Fail 19 Jan 2021 104,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

sticker in windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Jan 2020 100,988 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,899 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,963 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2016 74,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,854 miles

Rear Child seats fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 57,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 51,169 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,835 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,305 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,548 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,261 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,947 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 12,848 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 WEC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WEC, 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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What year was BJ55 WEC registered?

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

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