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GL05 NBM

2005 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,558 mi
Last recorded151,558 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 NBM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 151,558 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 142,104 miles

Engine covers and under trays

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 128,944 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 117,216 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 117,205 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 101,755 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 73,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,418 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,279 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 46,274 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,990 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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GL05 NBM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GL05 NBM, 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 GL05 NBM registered?

GL05 NBM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is GL05 NBM safe to buy?

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