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GY05 XNP

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,569 mi
Last recorded56,569 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 56,569 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,450 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,911 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust metal hanger has broken off.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 46,911 miles

Exhaust metal hanger has broken off.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leaks.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,100 miles

Rear indicator bulbs are faded.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,067 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 44,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,802 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,542 miles

Childseat fitted to nearside front passenger seat

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,463 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 22,926 miles

Nearside front tyre has screw in inner tread

Offside front tyre treads wearing low on inner & outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,529 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,942 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Apr 2008 13,688 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)

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 XNP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XNP, 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 XNP registered?

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

Is GY05 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 XNP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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