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FV55 PJY

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,021 mi
Last recorded174,021 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 PJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 174,021 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 162,431 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 154,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 154,104 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 153,608 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 144,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 126,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 103,026 miles

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 102,875 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 91,416 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 84,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,313 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,666 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,347 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,887 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 33,886 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,499 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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FV55 PJY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV55 PJY, 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 FV55 PJY registered?

FV55 PJY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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The MOT history for FV55 PJY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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