MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre cracking to tread
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
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BK05 GWJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 BK05 GWJ, 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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BK05 GWJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2005.
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