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BG05 GXJ

2005 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,494 mi
Last recorded92,494 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 GXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,494 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 92,018 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 92,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2020 90,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,094 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,775 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,204 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,245 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,792 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,812 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,958 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,503 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,394 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,480 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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BG05 GXJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BG05 GXJ, 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 BG05 GXJ registered?

BG05 GXJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is BG05 GXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 GXJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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