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HY05 GRX

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,410 mi
Last recorded102,410 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 GRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,410 miles

Offside clip on back of headlamp missing

engine bay restricted view

service light on

vehicle under tray

Fail 30 Apr 2018 102,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside clip on back of headlamp missing

engine bay restricted view

service light on

vehicle under tray

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,053 miles

engine under tray

engine bay restricted view

Fail 3 Apr 2017 100,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

Pass 10 May 2016 98,094 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,695 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

chip centre, lower front windscreem

front wipers streaks

Fail 17 Feb 2015 92,695 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

chip centre, lower front windscreem

front wipers streaks

Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,862 miles

Front brake pads low

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,973 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,827 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,585 miles

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 16 Feb 2010 51,854 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,165 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,206 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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HY05 GRX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY05 GRX, 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 HY05 GRX registered?

HY05 GRX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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