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SM05 GMV

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,261 mi
Last recorded124,261 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 GMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 124,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2023 119,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 119,595 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 115,118 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall quite deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear axle beam corroded o/s/r

Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 104,136 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 99,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 94,945 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 89,482 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 89,482 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 82,018 miles

slight chaffing on front brake hoses

Pass 20 Sep 2014 75,603 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,820 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,594 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,720 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,921 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 34,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,439 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,744 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 GMV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SM05 GMV, 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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SM05 GMV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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