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J7 FMU

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,374 mi
Last recorded119,374 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 FMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 119,374 miles

Hand brake only just passed the test 16% Needs attention

Pass 19 Jul 2023 115,524 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 115,511 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,090 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 103,443 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 102,580 miles

plastic fitted under car

Pass 13 Sep 2018 99,286 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 92,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre on 3mm

Pass 23 Aug 2016 86,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm and wearing on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,501 miles

Both front brake flexys cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Runflat light on dash

Fail 12 Aug 2015 80,501 miles

Both front brake flexys cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Runflat light on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,414 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,477 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,352 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 55,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,302 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,481 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 34,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 30,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 21,637 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 21,629 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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J7 FMU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey 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 J7 FMU, 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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J7 FMU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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