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J333 EYC

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

134,058 mi
Last recorded134,058 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 EYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 134,058 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 123,788 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 118,080 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 118,080 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 117,002 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 116,375 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 112,676 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 109,889 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 104,414 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,435 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 98,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,174 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,365 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 85,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,383 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,458 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,467 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

stone chips to swept area of windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,954 miles

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

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

both front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,238 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,159 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2009 24,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 22,391 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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J333 EYC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J333 EYC, 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 J333 EYC registered?

J333 EYC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is J333 EYC safe to buy?

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