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WJ05 HCZ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,402 mi
Last recorded125,402 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 125,402 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 123,826 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 123,406 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 117,415 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 117,415 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 105,255 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 92,461 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,262 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 81,262 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 69,540 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 69,540 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 69,540 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 55,684 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,528 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,866 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,507 miles

Creaking from rear brake when pressure applied.

Nearside hand brake slower than offside hand to operate on brake tester.

Squeaking from rear brakes when hand brake applied on tester.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,661 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 37,669 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 37,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,628 miles

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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WJ05 HCZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ05 HCZ, 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 WJ05 HCZ registered?

WJ05 HCZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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