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EJ05 HFY

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,116 mi
Last recorded160,116 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 160,116 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2022 160,116 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2021 155,211 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 145,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 125,064 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 125,055 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 112,095 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 112,093 miles

Emissions not tested misfire detected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 101,124 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2016 94,820 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 85,662 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,696 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 66,287 miles

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

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

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

front wipers

Pass 21 Apr 2012 54,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 46,175 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 32,512 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,139 miles

off-side handbrake effort

Pass 13 May 2008 21,571 miles

Nearside 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.

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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EJ05 HFY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ05 HFY, 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 EJ05 HFY registered?

EJ05 HFY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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