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PJ55 KKE

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,700 mi
Last recorded106,700 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 KKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 106,700 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hose cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 106,694 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hose cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 98,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 98,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 88,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 88,077 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 80,459 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 78,250 miles

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))

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,985 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 69,720 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 69,720 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,949 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 62,608 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,589 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 58,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,206 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,423 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,604 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested

Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,344 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 25,028 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,449 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 KKE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KKE, 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 KKE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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