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J3 CLF

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

27,721 mi
Last recorded27,721 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 CLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 27,721 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 27,540 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 27,172 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 26,735 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 26,360 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 26,036 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 25,509 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 24,489 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))

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2017 23,502 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)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn/windscreen wiperblades worn

Pass 10 Nov 2016 22,677 miles

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

o/s/f o/s/r/n/s/r tyres worn

Pass 29 Oct 2015 21,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2014 19,936 miles

advise tyres worn

Pass 12 Nov 2013 18,470 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 17,055 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 17,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 14,585 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 11,828 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 9,437 miles

advise front tyres slighty distorted

Pass 12 Nov 2008 7,511 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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J3 CLF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 J3 CLF, 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 J3 CLF registered?

J3 CLF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is J3 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 CLF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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