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J9 WJO

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,239 mi
Last recorded128,239 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 WJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 128,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 128,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,870 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 107,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,423 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 92,612 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,746 miles

Park brake efficiency only just met it would appear the brake system requires repair or adjustment

Fail 29 Oct 2015 87,746 miles

Park brake efficiency only just met it would appear the brake system requires repair or adjustment

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 83,909 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

o/s/f tyre worn outer edges

Fail 7 Oct 2014 83,909 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

o/s/f tyre worn outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2013 78,555 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,028 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,981 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 60,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,218 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing off outer edge

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)

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

dsc light on

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,712 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,458 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,285 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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J9 WJO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J9 WJO, 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 J9 WJO registered?

J9 WJO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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