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GK05 UYA

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,405 mi
Last recorded129,405 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 UYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 129,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise change bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise change bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 125,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 124,932 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 117,943 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 117,943 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 110,921 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit

Fail 13 Oct 2016 110,921 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit

tyre pressure light lit

Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,902 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 97,901 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,224 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 85,224 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,162 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 57,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,293 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 50,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,234 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 39,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,181 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,866 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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GK05 UYA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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