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GL05 ULJ

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,274 mi
Last recorded121,274 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ULJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 121,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 112,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 103,289 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 94,449 miles

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

Front tyres perished wearing egdes

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 94,448 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective midde (5.2.5b)

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

Front tyres perished wearing egdes

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,348 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,500 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 78,500 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,488 miles

Airbag warning light on

Drivers seats insecure

N/s/front pad wear indicator loose (not fitted)

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

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

traction control warning light on

Fail 14 Feb 2013 78,488 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Airbag warning light on

Drivers seats insecure

N/s/front pad wear indicator loose (not fitted)

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

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

traction control warning light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,891 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,310 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 26,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,376 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 ULJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

GL05 ULJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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