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AO05 CZU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,333 mi
Last recorded82,333 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 82,333 miles

Covers fitted obscuring items of test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 82,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers fitted obscuring items of test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 77,475 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken off on pipe work on centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracking within the tread area and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 72,314 miles

both front brake hoses cracked and perished

both rear tyres cracked and perished

covers fitted obscuring some item of test

n/s/f tyre light perishing in tread

Fail 19 Jul 2019 72,311 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front brake hoses cracked and perished

both rear tyres cracked and perished

covers fitted obscuring some item of test

n/s/f tyre light perishing in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,283 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 63,060 miles

Centre Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 60,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2013 55,818 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)

rubbing sound coming from rear n/s inboard brake

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,517 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,875 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,516 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,613 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,928 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 21,523 miles

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

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

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

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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AO05 CZU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO05 CZU, 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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What year was AO05 CZU registered?

AO05 CZU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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