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ST05 GSO

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,934 mi
Last recorded86,934 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 GSO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 86,934 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2017 74,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,314 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,535 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,430 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,964 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,266 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,383 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2009 18,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,278 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,626 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 GSO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ST05 GSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST05 GSO registered?

ST05 GSO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is ST05 GSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 GSO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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