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GF55 XZZ

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

117,911 mi
Last recorded117,911 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 XZZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 117,911 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2025 117,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged braided pipe visible. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 115,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 115,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 109,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 109,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 100,687 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 89,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 89,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,467 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 73,467 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 63,544 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 63,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,424 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,084 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,064 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,086 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,345 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,668 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 32,361 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 32,361 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 26,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 9 Dec 2010 20,859 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,451 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 8,654 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 XZZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

GF55 XZZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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