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GF55 MGZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,079 mi
Last recorded100,079 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 100,079 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 93,479 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 93,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose excessively chafed all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,351 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 88,989 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,707 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,852 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,912 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,321 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,084 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,525 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake flexible hose has small cracks

nearside front tyre blistered on outside edge

offside front brake flexible hose has small cracks

offside front tyre blistered on outside edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,695 miles

hand brake light on

Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,748 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,072 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,721 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,699 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 MGZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF55 MGZ registered?

GF55 MGZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is GF55 MGZ safe to buy?

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