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GU05 WKP

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,560 mi
Last recorded125,560 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 WKP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 125,560 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 125,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 122,073 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 122,073 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 119,699 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 119,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 116,758 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 113,780 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 113,780 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 111,759 miles

Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 111,573 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 104,270 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 96,227 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 85,829 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 80,502 miles

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

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

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 WKP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU05 WKP registered?

GU05 WKP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GU05 WKP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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