MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated + off side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated + off side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre's wearing on edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edge
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine round sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 v rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre's wearing on edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn In hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edge
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine round sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre's wearing on outer tread
Nearside Front brake hose perishing
Nearside Rear Brake hose perishing
Offside Front Brake hose perishing
Offside Rear Brake hose perishing
Rear Tyre's wearing on inner tread
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner treed (205/55R16 V RUN FLAT
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake discs lipped
Rear brake pads 70% worn
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
nearside front tyre worn low of tread on raised edges
nearside rear tyre worn low of tread on inside raised edges
offside front tyre worn void of tread on outer raised edge
offside rear tyre worn low of tread on inside raised edges
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
near side front wheel arch liner missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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?
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VU05 PLJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 VU05 PLJ, 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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VU05 PLJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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