MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All around (4.1.E.1)
Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All around (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside 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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
side sill covers fitted
airbag light on
front tyres wearing low
small chip in front screen noted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN05 JVP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 BN05 JVP, 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 BN05 JVP registered?
BN05 JVP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2005.
Is BN05 JVP safe to buy?
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