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GK55 VAV

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,761 mi
Last recorded16,761 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VAV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,761 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres inside tyre wear

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,438 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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GK55 VAV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 GK55 VAV, 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 GK55 VAV registered?

GK55 VAV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is GK55 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK55 VAV shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK55 VAV have outstanding finance?

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