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BD05 GPU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,224 mi
Last recorded84,224 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 GPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 84,224 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,160 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 81,112 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 74,583 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 66,517 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,105 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,003 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,391 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 41,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,366 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,675 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 26,399 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/R tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 25,378 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 23,864 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 23,864 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,532 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,030 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,794 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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BD05 GPU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue 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 BD05 GPU, 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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BD05 GPU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BD05 GPU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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