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GF55 JHE

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,324 mi
Last recorded87,324 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 87,324 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 87,322 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,467 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 82,520 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 78,470 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 26 Jul 2018 78,470 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

all tyres worn

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,244 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 67,808 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 67,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 62,452 miles

o/s wiper smearing on down stroke

o/s/f jacking block missing

o/s/f shocker corroding

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f shocker wet boarderline

n/s/r wheel buckled on inner rim

Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,452 miles

n/s/f shocker wet boarderline

n/s/r wheel buckled on inner rim

o/s wiper smearing on down stroke

o/s/f jacking block missing

o/s/f shocker corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2014 55,769 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,259 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 48,176 miles

engine management light on

rear brake pads wearing

Fail 5 Feb 2013 48,171 miles

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

engine management light on

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,854 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 38,849 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 26,974 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 13,744 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 11,597 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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GF55 JHE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JHE, 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 JHE registered?

GF55 JHE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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