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GP55 KMU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,083 mi
Last recorded104,083 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 KMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 104,083 miles

E M L lamp on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake pad/s appear to be getting low

front no plate slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Offside Front brake hose perished

engine mangment light on

Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,464 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front outer sill & jacking point damaged

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 80,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front outer sill & jacking point damaged

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,112 miles

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

engine management light stays on

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 20 Dec 2013 64,461 miles

Engine fault diagnostic dash warning light found illuminated-expected this to become an mot failure in 2014 ?.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,461 miles

Engine fault diagnostic dash warning light found illuminated-expected this to become an mot failure in 2014 ?.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,794 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,483 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,276 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,369 miles

discs rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,299 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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GP55 KMU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GP55 KMU, 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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GP55 KMU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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