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SM05 NJM

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,676 mi
Last recorded124,676 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 NJM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 124,676 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 124,676 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 115,049 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,210 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 100,042 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 87,473 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,290 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 75,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,977 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 60,971 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 55,814 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 3 Dec 2010 55,742 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 48,570 miles

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

washers poor

wipers judder

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,664 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,608 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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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.

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