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EJ05 WTL

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,302 mi
Last recorded91,302 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 WTL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 91,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 80,779 miles

Nearside Rear wheel tyre Slightly Binding

Pass 4 Mar 2024 74,416 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 74,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 69,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 60,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,002 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,147 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 55,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear AXLE AND AXLE BEAM CORRODED

Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 51,846 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 46,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear 195/55/16 RSC

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 43,197 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres on 3mm

Fail 14 Feb 2015 43,197 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres on 3mm

Pass 15 Feb 2014 39,392 miles

front washers weak in operation

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

power steering pipes at front showing signs of leakage

Pass 16 Feb 2013 36,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 33,827 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,749 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 28,617 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 24,442 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,994 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 19,994 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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 WTL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 WTL registered?

EJ05 WTL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is EJ05 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 WTL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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