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PL05 GGF

2005 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,611 mi
Last recorded75,611 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 GGF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,611 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,611 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,302 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2012 53,998 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

front x2 tyres edge wear noted

Pass 30 May 2012 53,998 miles

front x2 tyres edge wear noted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,177 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,696 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 30,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 22,068 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 21,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PL05 GGF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PL05 GGF, 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 PL05 GGF registered?

PL05 GGF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is PL05 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 GGF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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