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GU05 HJD

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,005 mi
Last recorded96,005 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 HJD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 96,005 miles

Offside Front Lower windscreen has a small crack outside the swept area.

Fail 18 May 2016 96,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower windscreen has a small crack outside the swept area.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 91,377 miles

both front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2014 86,059 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,022 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,273 miles

front pads lookk to be low

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,660 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,384 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,065 miles

nsf tyre 3mm on outer tread and starting to crack

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,358 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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GU05 HJD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GU05 HJD, 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 GU05 HJD registered?

GU05 HJD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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