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W700 JAB

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,340 mi
Last recorded90,340 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW700 JAB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 90,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 17 Mar 2021 87,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 87,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 84,905 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears to starting to pit (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,685 miles

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

front flex brake pipes perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2019 80,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

front flex brake pipes perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,979 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 76,979 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

eml on

Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,639 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 72,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 63,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,496 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 57,496 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2012 40,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 40,400 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 35,774 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,540 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,495 miles

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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W700 JAB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W700 JAB, 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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W700 JAB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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