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K55 JOG

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,712 mi
Last recorded118,712 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 JOG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 118,712 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 113,357 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 108,870 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 104,546 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 98,611 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,214 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 95,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 91,562 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,142 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear abs ring corroded

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

Offside Rear abs ring corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,397 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 79,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,402 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 74,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,044 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 68,044 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 61,903 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,050 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 54,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 49,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning light staying on

Pass 16 May 2011 44,217 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 37,166 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,727 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 21,093 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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K55 JOG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K55 JOG, 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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K55 JOG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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