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FM05 UTJ

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,919 mi
Last recorded106,919 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 UTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 106,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,594 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 83,182 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,026 miles

Both front tyre's cracking in tread pattern slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes to all brake flexy hose areas (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 75,019 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyre's cracking in tread pattern slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes to all brake flexy hose areas (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 51,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,999 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,184 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Slight oil leak at front of engine area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 48,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake pad sensing wire adrift

Slight oil leak at front of engine area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2011 35,157 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,157 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,595 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,396 miles

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

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

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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FM05 UTJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM05 UTJ, 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 FM05 UTJ registered?

FM05 UTJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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