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BD05 GRZ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,805 mi
Last recorded151,805 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 151,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 150,094 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

engine & under body panels fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2022 150,094 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 148,006 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 147,923 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 145,437 miles

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

engine & underbody panels fitted

front brake pads 75% worn

Fail 21 Oct 2019 145,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine & underbody panels fitted

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 22 Oct 2018 140,271 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 136,995 miles

Nearside Front indicator showing white

Fail 9 Oct 2017 136,842 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 135,631 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 118,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 118,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 6 May 2014 98,286 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 98,286 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 133,795 miles

O/s/f tyre is bald on it's outer edge,the same applies to the other front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

washer jets needs adjustment

Fail 9 May 2013 133,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s/f tyre is bald on it's outer edge,the same applies to the other front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

washer jets needs adjustment

Pass 26 Apr 2012 107,354 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 68,692 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 70,180 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic panals fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

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

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 GRZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BD05 GRZ, 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 BD05 GRZ registered?

BD05 GRZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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