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PJ55 VGX

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,746 mi
Last recorded120,746 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 VGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 120,746 miles

engine rattle

Fail 13 Nov 2024 120,739 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine rattle

Pass 9 Nov 2023 114,258 miles

Engine Rattling

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 114,258 miles

Engine Rattling

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 105,019 miles

Nearside Front Bumper Damaged

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 105,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Bumper Damaged

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 95,729 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,160 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 82,785 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall has some damage

Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,850 miles

Bonnet cannot be opened from inside the vehicle. (Cable snapped)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,708 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 54,830 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 51,193 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 51,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,084 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 29,497 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 19,998 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 9,815 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 VGX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red 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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

PJ55 VGX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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