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VN55 JXR

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,084 mi
Last recorded112,084 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 JXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 112,084 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,690 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 97,041 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,997 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 85,749 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,939 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 77,874 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2012 68,823 miles

front wipers change advised.

Pass 25 May 2011 61,122 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,355 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 52,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,502 miles

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

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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VN55 JXR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN55 JXR, 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 VN55 JXR registered?

VN55 JXR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is VN55 JXR safe to buy?

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