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FV54 VJM

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,431 mi
Last recorded123,431 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 VJM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 123,431 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 123,431 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 116,784 miles

under trays

Pass 14 Jul 2021 111,897 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 110,242 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 107,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 102,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 97,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,976 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 87,865 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 76,922 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 69,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 63,829 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 55,695 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,315 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2010 37,882 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,756 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,598 miles

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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FV54 VJM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FV54 VJM, 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 FV54 VJM registered?

FV54 VJM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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