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PL05 JVC

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,265 mi
Last recorded96,265 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 JVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 96,265 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))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 96,265 miles

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

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

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 1 May 2018 89,103 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 89,058 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,715 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 64,288 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in tread, no cords visable. Advise.

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 64,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in tread, no cords visable. Advise.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,768 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,084 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,408 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,246 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,581 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 35,576 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,185 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,925 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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PL05 JVC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL05 JVC, 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 PL05 JVC registered?

PL05 JVC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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