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BK05 JHA

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,897 mi
Last recorded100,897 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 JHA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 100,897 miles

o/s front sunvisour missing

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,212 miles

Offside Front driver sun visor missing

Fail 30 Aug 2019 97,212 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front driver sun visor missing

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 89,303 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 89,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,609 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 80,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 73,519 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,315 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,591 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,788 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,013 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,877 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 31,877 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 24,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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.

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 JHA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JHA, 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 JHA registered?

BK05 JHA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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