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GU05 NLL

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

167,946 mi
Last recorded167,946 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 NLL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 167,946 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 149,726 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 129,763 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 110,411 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 92,121 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 69,896 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 69,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 52,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play [both sides all 4] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 24,691 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 24,691 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 11,924 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 11,661 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 11,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 10,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,347 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 8,519 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 7,357 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 6,100 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2008 4,770 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 NLL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NLL, 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 NLL registered?

GU05 NLL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is GU05 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 NLL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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