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WJ05 KPL

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,313 mi
Last recorded122,313 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 KPL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2020 122,313 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside front bumper damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 110,863 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 105,066 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 99,955 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,998 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge excessively worn

Nearside rear passenger door handle deteriorated but can still be readily opened or closed

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 62,974 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,116 miles

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)

front tyres have irregular tread wear

Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,760 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 44,028 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,907 miles

Tyres getting low, raised tread offside rear lowest

Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,324 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 KPL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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