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GV55 JYK

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,180 mi
Last recorded119,180 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 JYK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 119,180 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight oil leak (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 114,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 112,942 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 112,942 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,620 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 102,310 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 102,310 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 95,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,627 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight buckle in nearside front wheel on inside edge.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 86,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight buckle in nearside front wheel on inside edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,026 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 76,026 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,789 miles

hand brake warning light staying on

Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,231 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,083 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 18,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,743 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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GV55 JYK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GV55 JYK, 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 GV55 JYK registered?

GV55 JYK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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