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GU05 KFF

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,495 mi
Last recorded83,495 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 KFF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 83,495 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 76,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 69,493 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,502 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN EDGES

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 56,549 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 56,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,958 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,994 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 52,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,626 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,273 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 49,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has cuts but cords not exposed, nail in Tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and has cuts but cords not exposed

Under-tray fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 46,396 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 15 Aug 2015 42,027 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,597 miles

Both front tyres in poor condition.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 18 Sep 2013 31,940 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,395 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 28,395 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,471 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 25,471 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,404 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,695 miles

both front tyres down to 1.0mm on outer shoulder of tread

obstruction to view encroaching into wiper sweep by over 40mm but is permit type

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 KFF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KFF, 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 KFF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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