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AV05 GUO

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,453 mi
Last recorded142,453 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GUO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 142,453 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 136,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 128,336 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 128,875 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 111,179 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 106,781 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,593 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,453 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 89,453 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,911 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,808 miles

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2016 76,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracking showing cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 43,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,628 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,988 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 22,235 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,652 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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AV05 GUO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AV05 GUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 GUO registered?

AV05 GUO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is AV05 GUO safe to buy?

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