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SM55 GXP

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,269 mi
Last recorded101,269 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 GXP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 101,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever reserve travel

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the sidewall

Fail 28 Jan 2019 101,257 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever reserve travel

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2018 89,085 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 89,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,652 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 77,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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 23 Dec 2015 68,659 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,711 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,318 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,819 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 56,819 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,522 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,089 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,549 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 37,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,484 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,282 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 28,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,227 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 24 Sep 2008 21,227 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inside edges

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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SM55 GXP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SM55 GXP, 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 SM55 GXP registered?

SM55 GXP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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