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PJ55 AUV

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,710 mi
Last recorded58,710 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 AUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,710 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,173 miles

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 27 May 2015 55,161 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 19 May 2014 48,001 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 47,998 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 46,176 miles

offside front tyre inner wall perished

Fail 20 May 2013 46,147 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre inner wall perished

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes at rear flexi hoses

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,873 miles

tyre wear

Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,992 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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PJ55 AUV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PJ55 AUV, 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 PJ55 AUV registered?

PJ55 AUV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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