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VU05 PLJ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,874 mi
Last recorded107,874 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 PLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 107,874 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 103,059 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2022 99,216 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 94,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated + off side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2021 94,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 92,088 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 88,962 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 88,962 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 86,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,823 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,769 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 73,545 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 73,545 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,064 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,321 miles

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

near side front wheel arch liner missing

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,245 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 41,874 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,017 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,573 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,003 miles

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?

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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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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What year was VU05 PLJ registered?

VU05 PLJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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