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GL05 OYJ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,174 mi
Last recorded120,174 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 OYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 120,174 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 111,462 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 105,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 105,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 98,367 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 89,447 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 71,010 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 55,694 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,550 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,506 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 OYJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OYJ, 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 OYJ registered?

GL05 OYJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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