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GV55 JYN

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,867 mi
Last recorded104,867 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2021 104,867 miles

Emissions not tested emitting heavy smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,241 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 102,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2019 93,581 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 93,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 85,394 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 85,312 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 79,694 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,740 miles

EML warning lamp on

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

TPMS warning lamp on

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Fail 26 Sep 2015 70,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

engine light on

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,968 miles

Engine management light on

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 62,968 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Engine management light on

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,410 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,185 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,928 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 37,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 33,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,701 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,863 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 JYN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JYN, 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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GV55 JYN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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