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RJ55 CPK

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,253 mi
Last recorded94,253 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 CPK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 94,253 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 94,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 92,318 miles

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

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

rear handbrake slightly too high

Fail 14 Mar 2025 92,318 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear handbrake slightly too high

Pass 27 Feb 2024 87,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,498 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 77,100 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 74,848 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 74,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 74,089 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,879 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,928 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 62,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside damaged by broken spring (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension spring incomplete (9.2.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre puntured ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 57,282 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 57,282 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 55,478 miles

back wiper poor

Fail 5 Feb 2016 55,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

back wiper poor

Pass 22 Nov 2014 51,733 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 47,849 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,806 miles

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

both front tyres outer edges showing heavy wear and just on 3mm.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 41,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres outer edges showing heavy wear and just on 3mm.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 34,849 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,155 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,757 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,510 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 14,510 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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RJ55 CPK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ55 CPK, 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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RJ55 CPK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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