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GL54 VVY

2005 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,614 mi
Last recorded155,614 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 VVY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 155,614 miles

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

general corrosion rear suspension components

Fail 25 Apr 2018 155,614 miles

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

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

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 jacking point damaged

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

general corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 148,495 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 148,475 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 141,517 miles

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

oil leak noted

steering a little stiff

Fail 16 Mar 2016 141,441 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak noted

steering a little stiff

Pass 18 Mar 2015 129,787 miles

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

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 14 Jan 2014 115,891 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 115,747 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 102,556 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 94,553 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010
Pass 21 Dec 2009 83,649 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 68,518 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 68,439 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,554 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 57,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front 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 VVY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

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

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