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GF55 FWJ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,968 mi
Last recorded135,968 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 FWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 135,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 116,481 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 135,076 miles

brake pad warning light on ,pads all good

Fail 8 Dec 2021 135,076 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pad warning light on ,pads all good

Pass 10 Dec 2020 131,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on ,pads all good.

Fail 28 Nov 2020 131,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield not fully retained by fixings but unlikely to become detached

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 5 Jun 2019 112,236 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 112,235 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,542 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 103,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

advise scoring to front brake discs.

shields prevent full examination.

Pass 29 Dec 2016 86,355 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 86,353 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,937 miles

Front Tyres; worn to edges

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 74,313 miles

Both Front Tyres; worn low to edges; (Tyre Design) O/S/F also has 2 small cuts to tread

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 70,274 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,597 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,936 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,583 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,775 miles

Oil leak

rear subframe bushes leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,396 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 21,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FWJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

GF55 FWJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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