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GEZ 5903

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,168 mi
Last recorded86,168 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEZ 5903
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 86,168 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 80,664 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,275 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 78,275 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,235 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 74,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,549 miles

washers poor

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,967 miles

airbag light on

both rear tyres wearing thin on inside edges

small perish cracks in offside + nearside front brake flexi hoses

Fail 13 Dec 2012 60,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has damaged inner sidewall

wiring on offside front inner wing valance not protected

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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GEZ 5903 is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GEZ 5903, 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 GEZ 5903 registered?

GEZ 5903 is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is GEZ 5903 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEZ 5903 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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