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GF05 FGD

2005 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,634 mi
Last recorded113,634 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FGD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,634 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 103,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 91,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small splits in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slight perished

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,387 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 88,517 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 78,989 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 71,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,887 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,398 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,912 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,626 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,107 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,957 miles

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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GF05 FGD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GF05 FGD, 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 GF05 FGD registered?

GF05 FGD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is GF05 FGD safe to buy?

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