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GY05 XNK

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,847 mi
Last recorded153,847 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 153,847 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 153,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 141,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 132,891 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres deteriorated worn on edges slightly

windscreen damaged not in view

Fail 11 Apr 2018

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (2.4.G.2)

oil around undertray

Pass 18 May 2017 122,518 miles

disc scored

front pads geting low

Fail 16 May 2017 122,518 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working n/s o/s (1.1.C.1d)

disc scored

front number plate slightly out of shape

front pads geting low

Pass 14 May 2016 113,196 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 113,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 108,992 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,731 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)

odd tyres front to rear 205/55/16 front and 195/55/16 rear

Fail 20 Jun 2014 104,731 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

odd tyres front to rear 205/55/16 front and 195/55/16 rear

Pass 21 May 2013 96,977 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,152 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,239 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,998 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 69,910 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 69,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2008 60,845 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 XNK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XNK, 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 XNK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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