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PJ55 BYL

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,929 mi
Last recorded105,929 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 BYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 105,929 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2020 103,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

petrol fiap damage

Pass 14 Feb 2019 101,076 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S/F shock slightly leaking

all discs corroded

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

all under body cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,604 miles

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

light on dash

Fail 15 Nov 2017 98,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 94,994 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,688 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2014 87,610 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 87,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,099 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light stays on

Fail 3 Jan 2013 76,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light stays on

Pass 23 Dec 2011 69,781 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2009 59,016 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,786 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 BYL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYL, 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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PJ55 BYL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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