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GV05 LSE

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,688 mi
Last recorded116,688 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 LSE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 116,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 106,410 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated (rear pads and fluid change over due)

Front windscreen washers low pressure

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

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor not connected to pads

Fail 10 Mar 2018 106,201 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake warning lamp illuminated (rear pads and fluid change over due)

Front windscreen washers low pressure

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

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor not connected to pads

Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,183 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn and rear brake discs worn

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,177 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,741 miles

power steering slightly heavy

Pass 5 Feb 2014 75,368 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 75,368 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 66,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,436 miles

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

traction control lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,912 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 11 Feb 2010 33,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2008 21,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

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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GV05 LSE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV05 LSE, 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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GV05 LSE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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