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AK55 BZL

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,353 mi
Last recorded141,353 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 141,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 125,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 119,300 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips in zone B of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 117,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 114,021 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 108,854 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,451 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,763 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,152 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,657 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,401 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,045 miles

nearside and offside front tyre outside edges wearing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,229 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 53,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 53,623 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,605 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,254 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,735 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 23,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AK55 BZL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AK55 BZL, 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 AK55 BZL registered?

AK55 BZL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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