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GJ55 VMP

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,544 mi
Last recorded90,544 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VMP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,544 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2014 80,727 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,583 miles

advise battery charge very low

Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,293 miles

em light on

Pass 27 May 2010 63,006 miles

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

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 10 Jun 2009 45,984 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,003 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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GJ55 VMP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ55 VMP, 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 GJ55 VMP registered?

GJ55 VMP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is GJ55 VMP safe to buy?

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