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BK05 GVP

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,892 mi
Last recorded73,892 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,892 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 73,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,142 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2016 59,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,045 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,589 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,559 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 45,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 40,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,928 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,976 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,545 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,492 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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BK05 GVP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK05 GVP, 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 BK05 GVP registered?

BK05 GVP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BK05 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 GVP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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