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GK05 UUG

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,756 mi
Last recorded99,756 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 UUG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 88,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 82,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 78,379 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disc(s) front and rear slightly pitted

electrical wires damage

Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,983 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,670 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,870 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,166 miles

screen has slight damage not in zone A and outside swept area.

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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GK05 UUG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GK05 UUG, 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 GK05 UUG registered?

GK05 UUG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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