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GX05 XDV

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,946 mi
Last recorded124,946 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 XDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 124,946 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 124,787 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 120,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper missing at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2019 116,834 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate air bag light not illuminating (7.1.6 (a))

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

play in offside rear hub bushes

rear brake pads worn low

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2019 116,822 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished

play in offside rear hub bushes

rear brake pads worn low

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 112,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2018 112,463 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertray cover fitted - obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2017 106,820 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,006 miles

Engine Light Illuminated

Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 89,288 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Get Low

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Engine Light Illuminated

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

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

Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,809 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 71,700 miles

lower engine covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2013 63,983 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 57,339 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 50,187 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 50,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 43,788 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 36,027 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,993 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2008 28,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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GX05 XDV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX05 XDV, 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 GX05 XDV registered?

GX05 XDV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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