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GL54 GUU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,974 mi
Last recorded180,974 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 GUU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 180,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 161,305 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 161,305 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 141,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Jul 2015 141,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2014 132,835 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 129,753 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 May 2012 128,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 128,231 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 124,246 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 124,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 113,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 86,971 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)

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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GL54 GUU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GL54 GUU, 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 GL54 GUU registered?

GL54 GUU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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