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PN55 SZJ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

123,124 mi
Last recorded123,124 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 SZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 123,124 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 123,106 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 121,741 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 121,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 120,048 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 120,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 117,324 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 113,868 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 113,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 108,398 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight underside corrosion

Fail 19 Nov 2020 108,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2019 103,553 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 103,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,947 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 92,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 89,035 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Engine management warning lamp ON

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 76,885 miles

Under covers fitted not allowing to check some parts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 68,711 miles

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

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

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2015 68,659 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on

front brakes wearing very thin

rear brakes wearing very thin

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,362 miles

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

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

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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine light on

o/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,577 miles

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

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

could not check rear seatbelts due to belongings on back seats

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat n/s/rear,as above.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,948 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,076 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,062 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 30,112 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,604 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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PN55 SZJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PN55 SZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN55 SZJ registered?

PN55 SZJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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