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WJ05 XHC

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,375 mi
Last recorded122,375 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 XHC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 122,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre has cuts to inner and outer sidewalls

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

Offside front tyre has cracks/splits to inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 119,867 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 119,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked end missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint end missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,709 miles

Engine covers and undertrays obscuring testable items.

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

Handbrake warning light on

Pass 14 May 2014 99,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 86,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,744 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 73,467 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,508 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 61,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,366 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 47,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,198 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,446 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 20,446 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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WJ05 XHC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ05 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

WJ05 XHC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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