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GN55 ZWP

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,297 mi
Last recorded135,297 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 ZWP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 135,297 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 135,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 133,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 133,614 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 115,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 104,136 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 104,134 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,589 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,962 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,546 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 82,546 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,131 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,968 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 45,010 miles

front discs slightly lipped

rear discs lipped and scored

rear pads worn low - 3mm

unable to inspect much of under side due to plastic shielding

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,016 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,126 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,142 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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GN55 ZWP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GN55 ZWP, 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 ZWP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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