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SP55 JTO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,210 mi
Last recorded130,210 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 JTO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 130,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 112,866 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened forward arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

traction control lamp illuminated on instrument display

Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,443 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,019 miles

eml on

Fail 1 Sep 2015 99,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 99,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,616 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,583 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 65,583 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 55,854 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 55,853 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,281 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 46,281 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,672 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 37,492 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,687 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,895 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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SP55 JTO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP55 JTO, 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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SP55 JTO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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