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GD05 FJU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,319 mi
Last recorded65,319 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 FJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,319 miles

rear tyres worn on edges and starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,020 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre and nearside front tyre low close to wear blocks

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,430 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front & Rear brake discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in O/S/R suspension linkage

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,195 miles

Minor stone damage to windscreen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,514 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 32,514 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,205 miles

tyre wear on both rears

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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GD05 FJU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GD05 FJU, 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 GD05 FJU registered?

GD05 FJU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for GD05 FJU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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