MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted to n/s/r position not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt
front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted to n/s/r position not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt
front brake pads wearing low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on edges
one non run flat tyre fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on edges
one non run flat tyre fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
1.air bag light on 2.traction control light on 3.brake warning light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre on 2mm
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
washers poor
wipers judder
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM05 NJM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SM05 NJM, 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 SM05 NJM registered?
SM05 NJM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2005.
Is SM05 NJM safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM05 NJM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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