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GF55 ATV

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

94,956 mi
Last recorded94,956 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 ATV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 94,956 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 92,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 86,629 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 80,406 miles

Central Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 74,390 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2020 71,092 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 68,164 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 59,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,899 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 49,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,529 miles

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

Offside Front tyre appears to have been repaired using puncture repair foam

Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,328 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 38,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,670 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,566 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,896 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 30 Sep 2008 14,155 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges

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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GF55 ATV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GF55 ATV, 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 GF55 ATV registered?

GF55 ATV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GF55 ATV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 ATV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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