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J12 NLD

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,185 mi
Last recorded121,185 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 NLD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 121,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 121,185 miles

Front Position lamp not working Offside and Nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 109,494 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 109,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 106,065 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 106,065 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,719 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,920 miles

near side rear wheel has a slight buckle

Fail 19 Aug 2014 86,920 miles

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

near side rear wheel has a slight buckle

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,539 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,607 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,810 miles

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

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under body panels prevents detailed inspection.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,723 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 45,723 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,281 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 27,695 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 27,695 miles

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

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

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)

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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J12 NLD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J12 NLD, 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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J12 NLD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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