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PJ55 MLZ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,452 mi
Last recorded110,452 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 110,452 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 100,953 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 98,346 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 93,708 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 93,708 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,809 miles

surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2019 89,396 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 85,294 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 85,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 76,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi brake joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on both edges and worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi brake pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 76,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi brake joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on both edges and worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi brake pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,898 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 70,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,642 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides, worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 67,618 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,718 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,548 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 MLZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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