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GF05 HYG

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,554 mi
Last recorded128,554 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 HYG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 128,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 118,499 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 110,095 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 110,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 106,605 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 100,596 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 92,515 miles

Nearside Front brake hose cracked

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear indicators white

Fail 19 Mar 2016 92,515 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose cracked

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear indicators white

Pass 27 Feb 2015 84,535 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 78,405 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,771 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,482 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 64,439 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,529 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2009 32,437 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 HYG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HYG, 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 HYG registered?

GF05 HYG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is GF05 HYG safe to buy?

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