MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear view mirror discoloured.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine light on
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine light on
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s rear rim inner edge bent.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
chip in windscreen
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GL05 HMY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 GL05 HMY, 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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GL05 HMY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2005.
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