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GY05 XKA

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,236 mi
Last recorded127,236 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2024 127,236 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 111,086 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,313 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 96,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,429 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 89,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 79,554 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 75,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 72,116 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,483 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 66,506 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,610 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,652 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,180 miles

handbrake lamp on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,379 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,979 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,371 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,464 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 15,798 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 XKA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GY05 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

GY05 XKA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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