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BK05 JGV

2005 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,845 mi
Last recorded94,845 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 JGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 94,845 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 89,838 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 89,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,799 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules/union's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing smooth/worn smooth on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view

fuel cap seal perished/cracked

underbody & components have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 81,814 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2020 81,811 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2019 78,854 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 74,491 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front brake hose flexies perished

Fail 8 Sep 2018 74,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 8 Sep 2018 74,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,796 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,659 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,621 miles

n/s r tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f brake hose fastning corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,329 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 53,252 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,784 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,221 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 48,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,710 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,925 miles

front tyres different size too rear /rear tyres deteriorating & unevenly worn low

Fail 14 Aug 2009 42,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres different size too rear /rear tyres deteriorating & unevenly worn low

Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,652 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,796 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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BK05 JGV is a 2005 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JGV, 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 BK05 JGV registered?

BK05 JGV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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