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GP55 VWV

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,959 mi
Last recorded131,959 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 131,959 miles

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 22 Feb 2018 128,967 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 124,244 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 116,938 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 116,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 111,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 106,270 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 101,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 101,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 95,324 miles

o/s rear brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,561 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,064 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 64,663 miles

Brake pads getting low, monitor.

Front tyres and N/S/R tyre stepping on edges. N/S/R 2mm.

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 VWV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP55 VWV registered?

GP55 VWV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is GP55 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 VWV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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