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VE55 GJU

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

225,587 mi
Last recorded225,587 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 GJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2025 225,587 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 223,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 221,636 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 217,026 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 210,936 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 207,482 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 200,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 192,593 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 186,739 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 174,268 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 155,376 miles

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 141,442 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 128,812 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 114,801 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 101,440 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 84,672 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,460 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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VE55 GJU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE55 GJU, 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 VE55 GJU registered?

VE55 GJU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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