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J30 DGD

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,013 mi
Last recorded103,013 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 DGD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 103,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 101,762 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 99,656 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 99,462 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,268 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 97,268 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 95,062 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 92,407 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,268 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 68,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 60,942 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,880 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 50,213 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,376 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,231 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,426 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 17,536 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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J30 DGD 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 89.5%.

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 J30 DGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J30 DGD registered?

J30 DGD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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