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GV55 JYP

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,077 mi
Last recorded143,077 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 JYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 143,077 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 143,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front undertray damaged and broken

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 141,212 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear top shock absorber mount corroded

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2022 138,607 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 136,931 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

evidence of fuel leak around tank.

Pass 21 Dec 2020 132,389 miles

Both front brake hoses are starting to perish

Damp area on fuel tank but no obvious leak

Offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Rear lower suspension arm bushes are starting to deteriorate

Rear sub-frame is starting to corrode

Vehicle under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Dec 2019 125,176 miles

both front brake hoses are starting to perish

damp area on fuel tank but no obvious leak

offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

rear sub-frame is starting to corrode

Fail 10 Dec 2019 125,175 miles

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

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

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

damp area on fuel tank but no obvious leak

nearside rear and both front brake hoses are starting to perish

offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

rear sub-frame is starting to corrode

Pass 18 Dec 2018 111,579 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 111,579 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 95,935 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 95,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 61,542 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,416 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 48,196 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres going out of shape and starting to split

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,933 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 20 Jun 2012 33,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 16 Jun 2011 28,974 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,974 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,905 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 16,210 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,755 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 JYP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JYP, 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 JYP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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