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AE55 ZZR

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,264 mi
Last recorded124,264 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 124,264 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 124,264 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 123,328 miles

Nearside Front wing panel corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 123,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing panel corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 111,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen washers need attention

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 106,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2017 104,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

Fail 21 Dec 2017 104,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 20 Dec 2016 95,995 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 ~2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Residue on PAS pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 95,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 16 on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 ~2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Residue on PAS pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 89,536 miles

Lower engine mounts have slight play

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside wiper leaves light smear

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 89,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower engine mounts have slight play

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,543 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 83,380 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,251 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel smell from o/s/r

may have a steering lock problem

Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 56,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 56,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 46,939 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,578 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 37,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

small chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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AE55 ZZR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE55 ZZR, 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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AE55 ZZR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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