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GL05 SSG

2016 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,953 mi
Last recorded53,953 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 13545,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 SSG
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 53,953 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2025 53,953 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2024 49,445 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 45,081 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 40,158 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 36,475 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 33,616 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 30,487 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,794 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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GL05 SSG is a 2016 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 45,347 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 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL05 SSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL05 SSG?

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What year was GL05 SSG registered?

GL05 SSG is a 2016 BMW 135, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is GL05 SSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 SSG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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