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GL05 OCO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,578 mi
Last recorded84,578 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 OCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 84,578 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 79,654 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2017 79,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,653 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted in seatbelt

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine under tray fitted

Fail 30 May 2016 74,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear child seat fitted in seatbelt

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine under tray fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 68,313 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 68,313 miles

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

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

n/s door card insecure

Pass 1 May 2015 68,274 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,052 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,302 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,770 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 48,048 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,205 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 31,879 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 31,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,619 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 OCO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCO, 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 OCO registered?

GL05 OCO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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