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WJI 2758

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,507 mi
Last recorded93,507 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 2758
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 93,507 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2022 93,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,379 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 86,379 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 79,846 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust mounting broke

Pass 9 Mar 2019 74,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread condition 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread conditiion 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre /rear exhaust mounting weak

Fail 9 Mar 2019 74,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread condition 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread conditiion 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

centre /rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,475 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 67,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 59,090 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,053 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 52,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,498 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,773 miles

Outer sill, lower engine and lower vehicle covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,982 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 28,573 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,553 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,393 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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WJI 2758 is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJI 2758, 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 WJI 2758 registered?

WJI 2758 is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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