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WJ05 XTA

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,212 mi
Last recorded128,212 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 128,212 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,534 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper damage insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2018 124,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper damage insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2017 118,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,298 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 103,475 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,212 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,387 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 92,386 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 137,436 miles

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

airbag warning light on

both rear tyres wearing on inner egdes

traction control light on

tyre flat warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 78,652 miles

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

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

front discs inner faces lipped

Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,172 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 73,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,603 miles

wheel rims kerbed rear brake discs worn n/s/r tyre on limit inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,200 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 XTA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

WJ05 XTA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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