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GL54 ZBR

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,296 mi
Last recorded122,296 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 ZBR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 122,296 miles

Engine Tray Fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 113,503 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 106,241 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2017 106,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2016 98,038 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)

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 87,982 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 87,982 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,658 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Nearside of engine damp with oil

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 71,150 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,364 miles

wear front inner brake pads

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,364 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,468 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 26 Jan 2009 36,528 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,031 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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GL54 ZBR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GL54 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

GL54 ZBR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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