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GV05 WCD

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,369 mi
Last recorded92,369 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 WCD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 92,369 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish and crack

handbrake light on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,934 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 81,827 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,338 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,601 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc discoloured/been hot

rear brakes binding slightly

some corrosion & pitting to rear brake discs

wiper blades poor

Fail 12 Jul 2013 67,601 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

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

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

offside rear brake disc discoloured/been hot

some corrosion & pitting to rear brake discs

wiper blades poor

Pass 27 Jul 2012 58,831 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,020 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,545 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 26,224 miles

Both front and rear pads look to be worn 70 to 80%

Rear washer jet not working

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 WCD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GV05 WCD, 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 GV05 WCD registered?

GV05 WCD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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