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FL05 WEJ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,263 mi
Last recorded167,263 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 WEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 167,263 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 167,263 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 160,758 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 155,458 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 151,246 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 147,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 144,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 142,080 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 137,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 122,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2014 107,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on inside shoulders

underside covered making inspection difficult

wipers smear

Pass 24 Apr 2014 107,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inside shoulders

underside covered making inspection difficult

wipers smear

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,319 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,528 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,995 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,255 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,402 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DISFIGURED

FULL UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

SERVICE LIGHT ON

SLIGHT WHITE LIGHT FROM O/S/F INDICATOR

Fail 4 Jul 2008 19,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,709 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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FL05 WEJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FL05 WEJ, 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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FL05 WEJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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