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GN55 FZH

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,093 mi
Last recorded131,093 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 FZH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 131,093 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 130,620 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 121,108 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Fail 24 Dec 2022 121,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 121,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Incorrect routing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 121,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front sun strip

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front wheels protruding arch

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 119,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 119,613 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on pipe across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 10 Nov 2020 112,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on pipe across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 27 Nov 2019 107,648 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 107,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,513 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 103,503 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front brake hose starting to perish

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,153 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 99,153 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,176 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 92,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,408 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,288 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,888 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 69,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 57,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,093 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,431 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,437 miles

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

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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GN55 FZH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GN55 FZH, 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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GN55 FZH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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