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GU05 HGX

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,190 mi
Last recorded111,190 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 HGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2022 111,190 miles

Vehicle inspected in wet condition

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2022 111,190 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle inspected in wet condition

Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 87,523 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,980 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,005 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 21 Mar 2017 70,070 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

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

Small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2017 70,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91H (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91H (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

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

Small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,532 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Front wiper blades worn.

Fuel filler cap seal perishing.

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit.

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

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

Small stone chips in front windscreen.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,820 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn at outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 48,856 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 38,044 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 35,374 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 27,035 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)

Fail 27 May 2009 27,035 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 17,807 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 17,281 miles

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

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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GU05 HGX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GU05 HGX, 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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GU05 HGX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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