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GJ05 KMY

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,082 mi
Last recorded55,082 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 KMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 55,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 55,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,617 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oily

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oily

Fail 19 Mar 2015 50,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oily

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,586 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,417 miles

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)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 40,567 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,293 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,624 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,179 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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GJ05 KMY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ05 KMY, 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 GJ05 KMY registered?

GJ05 KMY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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