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BL55 GJO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,542 mi
Last recorded102,542 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 GJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,542 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,297 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 71,123 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 48,138 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,101 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 42,526 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 38,033 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 33,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 33,346 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 28,981 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,257 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 20,506 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,943 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 15,943 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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BL55 GJO 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 86.7%.

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 BL55 GJO, 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 BL55 GJO registered?

BL55 GJO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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The MOT history for BL55 GJO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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