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GV55 JYO

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

113,500 mi
Last recorded113,500 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 113,500 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 113,491 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning lamp on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 108,490 miles

Offside front to rear brake pipe swollen

Fail 20 Mar 2025 108,437 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe swollen

Pass 28 Mar 2024 104,704 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 104,696 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 101,166 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 97,315 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 97,315 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 93,902 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 93,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 91,783 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 91,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,675 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 83,675 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and heavily lipped. (STRONG ADVISE) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,610 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

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

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

Vehicle undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of the vehicles underside

Fail 1 Mar 2018 76,464 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

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

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

Vehicle undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of the vehicles underside

Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,291 miles

Both front tyres perishing @ outer sidewall

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

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage. No cords or ply exposed.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 69,291 miles

Both front tyres perishing @ outer sidewall

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

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage. No cords or ply exposed.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,124 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,751 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front o/s brake pad sensor adrift not located in pad

Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,145 miles

nearside front brake pad wire fallen out of pad

Fail 6 Mar 2014 47,119 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pad wire fallen out of pad

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,876 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Fail 3 Mar 2012 34,938 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 34,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,486 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,546 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 worn on edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,718 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 16,560 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)

Pass 24 May 2008 15,387 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 JYO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 JYO, 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 JYO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 October 2005.

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