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PJ55 HND

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,593 mi
Last recorded157,593 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 157,593 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 139,159 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 139,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 122,099 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 116,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 104,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 94,533 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,361 miles

Offside Rear fuel cap seal deteriorated but still sealing

oil leak at engine

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,774 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre tread cracking

o/s front tyre tread cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,257 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,204 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,746 miles

o/s/f tyre tread cracking but not showing coards.

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 HND is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PJ55 HND, 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 HND registered?

PJ55 HND is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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