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GV55 MYA

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,813 mi
Last recorded150,813 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 MYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 150,813 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 141,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 135,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 129,545 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 122,962 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 122,962 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 115,560 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 108,428 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 108,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,436 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 86,951 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Apr 2014 86,951 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,563 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,681 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,919 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,917 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,622 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON EDGES

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 MYA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV55 MYA, 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 MYA registered?

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

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