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GU05 XVV

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,869 mi
Last recorded110,869 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 110,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 110,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,693 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,787 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 97,786 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 97,077 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 95,071 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,024 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,531 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 81,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 81,086 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 74,253 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,936 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 53,626 miles

All tyres on 3mm

Both front flexi brake hoses pereshed

Both front tyres feathering on edges

Front brake discs lipped

Slack in handbrake

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 May 2011 45,517 miles

Both front tyres feathering on edges

Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 24 May 2010 36,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,722 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 35,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,570 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,024 miles

front tyres low tread

n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 1 Mar 2008 20,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front tyres low tread

n/s/r tyre on limit

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 XVV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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