MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Engine covers and undertrays obscuring testable items.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Handbrake warning light on
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is WJ05 XHC safe to buy?
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