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AP05 GWZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,093 mi
Last recorded114,093 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 114,093 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 110,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 110,442 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 100,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 99,678 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 84,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2013 84,556 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,535 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,267 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,158 miles

n/s/f tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,922 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,123 miles

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

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 GWZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AP05 GWZ, 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 AP05 GWZ registered?

AP05 GWZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is AP05 GWZ safe to buy?

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