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GY05 KGF

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,891 mi
Last recorded129,891 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 KGF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 129,891 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 118,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 118,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 109,619 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both Front. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R outer pad low - Wearing quicker than N/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge - recommended replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake tell-tail stays on - All brakes components ok.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 109,619 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged Both Front. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R outer pad low - Wearing quicker than N/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge - recommended replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake tell-tail stays on - All brakes components ok.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 97,272 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/S/F and O/S/F flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Handbrake light stays on when brake is released

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

Oil leak ()

Traction control light on at time of test

Fail 31 May 2017 97,272 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/S/F and O/S/F flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Handbrake light stays on when brake is released

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

Oil leak ()

Traction control light on at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,706 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 86,704 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,977 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 71,085 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,447 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 49,049 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 41,133 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 41,133 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,732 miles

Child seats fitted n/s & o/s rear

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 36,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seats fitted n/s & o/s rear

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,040 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,621 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 18,337 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 KGF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KGF, 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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GY05 KGF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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