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GU05 OOX

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,108 mi
Last recorded103,108 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 OOX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 103,108 miles

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 9 Sep 2019 103,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 21 Sep 2018 94,875 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,774 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning

Fail 24 Jul 2017 80,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 71,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 62,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate damaged.

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 56,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,462 miles

ADVISE SECOND HAND TYRE FITTED IS A WINTER TYRE

e m light on

n/s/f tyre worn to limits

o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 30 Jul 2013 50,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

e m light on

n/s/f tyre worn to limits

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,812 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED SLIGHTLY

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS VERY BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND THE TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Fail 27 Jul 2012 44,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED SLIGHTLY

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN AND THERE IS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS VERY BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND THE TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 30 Jul 2011 35,170 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO CRACK

THE FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

THE NSR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL IS CRACKED IN PLACE BUT DOES NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS

Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,776 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 25,775 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 18,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 18,041 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,709 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 OOX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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