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SB55 TGJ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,146 mi
Last recorded125,146 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 TGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 125,146 miles

Offside Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 122,717 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 102,622 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Front and Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 79,131 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 74,610 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 67,705 miles

rear beam axle has corosion

Fail 3 May 2018 67,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear beam axle has corosion

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,332 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,238 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng/man light on

Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,735 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,429 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 46,719 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,203 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 29,123 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 21,453 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 21,391 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside 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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SB55 TGJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB55 TGJ, 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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SB55 TGJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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