MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,414 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake flexi hoses perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear flexi brake hose bevels rusted
Rear sub frame rusted
exhaust mid support bracket broke
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake flexi hoses perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear flexi brake hose bevels rusted
Rear sub frame rusted
exhaust mid support bracket broke
Front Brake pipe slightly chafed both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chip in windscreen outside swept area.
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WG05 EMJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 WG05 EMJ, 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 WG05 EMJ registered?
WG05 EMJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2005.
Is WG05 EMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for WG05 EMJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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