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EJ05 MTK

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,722 mi
Last recorded95,722 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 MTK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2023 95,722 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 91,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2022 91,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,843 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,821 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 86,043 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2018 81,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 81,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,786 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 77,786 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,495 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,830 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 72,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,368 miles

cut in passanger front tyre sidewall

non run flat tyres fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2013 69,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cut in passanger front tyre sidewall

only 1 of the 4 road wheels have run flat tyres fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,807 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 64,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front disc's in poor condition on inside

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,898 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 47,898 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,820 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 24,540 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 24,540 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MTK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EJ05 MTK, 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 MTK registered?

EJ05 MTK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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