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GA05 AGA

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,218 mi
Last recorded145,218 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA05 AGA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 145,218 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 145,218 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 139,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted cant full check all brake pipes

Fail 14 Aug 2024 139,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted cant full check all brake pipes

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 134,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 134,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 130,763 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 126,637 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 126,636 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 124,400 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 124,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 124,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 119,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 112,315 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 104,284 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,569 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,058 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,694 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,213 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 46,213 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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GA05 AGA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 72,202 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 GA05 AGA, 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 16 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GA05 AGA registered?

GA05 AGA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2010.

Is GA05 AGA safe to buy?

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