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GP55 XEN

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,564 mi
Last recorded108,564 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 108,564 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

advise top engine covers fitted

advise under-body covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 102,067 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 95,981 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor scratch to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap rubber slightly perished

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 95,981 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor scratch to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap rubber slightly perished

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 91,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,166 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,731 miles

Front both fronts wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2016 72,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Front both fronts wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,285 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,927 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,515 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,443 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 38,240 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 24,926 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 XEN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XEN, 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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What year was GP55 XEN registered?

GP55 XEN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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