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SM05 GMU

2005 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,101 mi
Last recorded87,101 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 GMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 87,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,102 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 54,278 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 54,264 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 45,924 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 42,834 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,413 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,762 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 20 Jan 2009 16,346 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2008 13,574 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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SM05 GMU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM05 GMU, 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 SM05 GMU registered?

SM05 GMU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is SM05 GMU safe to buy?

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