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AP05 GWW

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,882 mi
Last recorded168,882 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 GWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 168,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 156,485 miles

n/s no plate light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2020 148,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 148,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 141,933 miles

both rear tyres limit

rear diff damp

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2018 130,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,928 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 110,906 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 110,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 104,643 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,029 miles

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre on limit

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,784 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,084 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 71,351 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,636 miles

rear diff leaking

Fail 30 Sep 2010 63,636 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2009 41,734 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,879 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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AP05 GWW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AP05 GWW, 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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AP05 GWW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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