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GP05 NZZ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,120 mi
Last recorded145,120 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 NZZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 145,120 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread/POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH UNITS X 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 138,549 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 132,627 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light displayed

Pass 12 Oct 2019 126,616 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 118,325 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,670 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 103,406 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 103,406 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,684 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges 195 65r15 r/flats

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,833 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 89,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r parking brake performance is slightly lower than n/s/r

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,337 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

service light on dash possible due to pads low

small cut to off side front tyre outer tread area

Pass 15 Nov 2011 82,379 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,365 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,978 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 62,978 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,822 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,189 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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GP05 NZZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GP05 NZZ, 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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GP05 NZZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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