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ST05 GLK

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,416 mi
Last recorded103,416 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 GLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 103,416 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 98,082 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,965 miles

Both front outer brake pipe sections corroded

both rear shock absorbers slight oil leak

engine oil leak present

n/s/f shock absorber - slight oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing low - 2.0mm

power steering - slight leak

Pass 21 May 2019 82,228 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 77,267 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake application uneven and imbalanced

n/s/f shock absorber - slight oil leak

Pass 9 May 2017 73,621 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 67,748 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 67,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 May 2015 62,966 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 62,966 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 58,372 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 51,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2013 51,025 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,600 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 41,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,717 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 26,678 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,477 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,244 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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ST05 GLK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ST05 GLK, 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 ST05 GLK registered?

ST05 GLK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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