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GF55 FCV

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,929 mi
Last recorded143,929 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 FCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 143,929 miles

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Pass 15 Mar 2018 128,095 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,782 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 111,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,473 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 87,473 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 76,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,273 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 54,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,910 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 43,757 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 33,655 miles

limited underside inspection covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,800 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 29,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,859 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 21,859 miles

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

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

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 FCV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF55 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

GF55 FCV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is GF55 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 FCV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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