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GJ55 VMY

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,008 mi
Last recorded112,008 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 112,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 103,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 5 (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 100,141 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 100,139 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 94,297 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 94,297 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 90,520 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 90,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,481 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 80,864 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 80,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and deflated ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,406 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 75,406 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 11 May 2016 68,941 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 63,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 57,433 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 57,433 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 52,312 miles

all wheels kerb marked

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

Fail 13 Apr 2013 52,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all wheels kerb marked

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

bonnet only securing on 1st latch

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,573 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,888 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 41,888 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre, inner side wall has a slight tear caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure

offside front tyre inner side wall starting to split caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure

vehicle under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Apr 2010 35,844 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,774 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,103 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 VMY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GJ55 VMY, 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 GJ55 VMY registered?

GJ55 VMY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GJ55 VMY safe to buy?

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