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BK55 GUO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,631 mi
Last recorded93,631 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 GUO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 93,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 91,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2023 90,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 90,207 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 88,796 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 88,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 87,778 miles

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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle only just passed the emissions test fast idle

Pass 14 Sep 2020 87,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,216 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,204 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,851 miles

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

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 24 Aug 2016 77,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge and nail in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 74,775 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,924 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 65,924 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,220 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,898 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,717 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 17,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BK55 GUO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BK55 GUO, 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 BK55 GUO registered?

BK55 GUO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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