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BD05 GVO

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,268 mi
Last recorded57,268 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 GVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,539 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 34,734 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Jun 2011 35,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front pad sensor harness fowling on wheel

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,179 miles

OSF jacking block missing

Fail 1 Jun 2010 27,937 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

OSF jacking block missing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,441 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,501 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 GVO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

BD05 GVO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is BD05 GVO safe to buy?

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