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PJ05 YXT

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,303 mi
Last recorded117,303 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 YXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2021 117,303 miles

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

both front and back brake discs are pitted and worn but not seriously weakend.

Pass 30 Aug 2020 110,093 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,339 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,470 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,419 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,412 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,378 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 71,629 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,281 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres perishing

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

O/S/F tyre tred depth 3.5mm

Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,596 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,399 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,929 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 47,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,751 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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PJ05 YXT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PJ05 YXT, 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 PJ05 YXT registered?

PJ05 YXT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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