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GY05 XJK

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,857 mi
Last recorded105,857 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XJK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 105,857 miles

EML Light on

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 105,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

EML Light on

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 99,720 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 99,713 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 92,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 89,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 86,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,313 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,024 miles

EML illuminated on dash

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

O/S/R brake pad sensor wire adrift

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,000 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 74,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,644 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 66,772 miles

front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,332 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,196 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,447 miles

Hand brake grabbing slightly N/S/R

Hand brake grabbing slightly O/S/R

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,588 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 31,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nsf tyre getting low

Pass 22 May 2008 25,480 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 25,480 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 XJK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 XJK, 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 XJK registered?

GY05 XJK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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