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BN05 JVP

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,157 mi
Last recorded115,157 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 JVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 115,157 miles

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))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 115,157 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 106,120 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,343 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 102,071 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 102,071 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 121,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 95,960 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 95,959 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 80,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 69,900 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,900 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,957 miles

airbag light on

front tyres wearing low

small chip in front screen noted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,428 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,937 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,270 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,094 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 23,094 miles

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.

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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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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BN05 JVP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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