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GY05 GXC

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,932 mi
Last recorded120,932 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 GXC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 120,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 111,722 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread and age cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 111,506 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread and age cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 101,881 miles

both rear tyres worn down to legal minimum

rear brake pads worn low, discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 86,091 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2016 86,091 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 74,851 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to perish/ crack but still seals

nearside front brake pipe flext starting to perish

offside front brake pipe flext starting to perish

slight play in nearside rear lower arm outer bush

Pass 30 May 2014 73,202 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 May 2014 73,202 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,569 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,481 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,950 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,116 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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GY05 GXC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GY05 GXC, 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 GY05 GXC registered?

GY05 GXC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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