MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,037 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
All underbody and components corroded
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
All underbody and components corroded
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Underbody and components corroded
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Underbody and components corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroding on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear subframe brake pipes corroding under OE coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake flexi hoses cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bush has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber not fully seated into upright/hub assembly.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear calliper flexi hoses cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicating a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroding on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear subframe brake pipes corroding under OE coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake flexi hoses cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bush has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber not fully seated into upright/hub assembly.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear calliper flexi hoses cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front brake hoses perished.
Noise from o/s/f top suspension mounting when under load.
Suspect brake pipes corroded unable to view fully due to being coated.
Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components
Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak From rocker cover gasket
Under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VN05 GSY is a 2005 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 VN05 GSY, 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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VN05 GSY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2005.
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