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GF55 VNZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,587 mi
Last recorded122,587 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 122,587 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 117,934 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 117,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 111,830 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 111,830 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2015 104,122 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 104,122 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 96,895 miles

Front bumper insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 96,893 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,813 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,867 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,955 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,952 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 VNZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

GF55 VNZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is GF55 VNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 VNZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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