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GD05 OHY

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,446 mi
Last recorded159,446 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 OHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 159,446 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 150,075 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 150,071 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 142,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 142,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 132,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 132,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 125,526 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2013 113,300 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 98,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 83,686 miles

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)

fuel cap o ring cracking slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,368 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,923 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,824 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 36,824 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OHY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GD05 OHY, 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 GD05 OHY registered?

GD05 OHY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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