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PJ55 ULT

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,107 mi
Last recorded100,107 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 100,107 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 92,466 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 88,310 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 88,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust bracket snapped

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 84,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 84,476 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,152 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing but not excessive yet

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also isn't a run flat type tyre, all others are (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2019 80,150 miles

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

Bonnet was difficult to open and was opened by vehicle presenter.

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing but not excessive yet

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also isn't a run flat type tyre, all others are (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2018 78,924 miles

Knock on steering is coming from steering rack

NS track rod end rubber split

Fail 18 May 2018 78,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NS track rod end rubber split

Noise on steering (sounds like broken coil springs but springs are ok) - nothing seen on test that could be causing noise. Needs further investigation.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,092 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,521 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 71,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,548 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge no ply or cords showing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,358 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,890 miles

Electronic stability control light on

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 55,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Electronic stability control light on

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,478 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,409 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,357 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,015 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 ULT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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