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GF05 LRU

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,229 mi
Last recorded61,229 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 LRU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 61,229 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 57,711 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 57,711 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 53,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 53,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,516 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,644 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 44,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 40,035 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,111 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 34,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,479 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,815 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 LRU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GF05 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

GF05 LRU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is GF05 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 LRU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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