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AP05 NZA

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,975 mi
Last recorded101,975 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 NZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 101,975 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,230 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 95,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 93,244 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 92,004 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,865 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,875 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 84,875 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,951 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,785 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lazy. Parking brake efficiency met but It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 27 Apr 2016 72,785 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lazy. Parking brake efficiency met but It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,231 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,567 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,793 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 49,917 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 42,499 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,892 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP05 NZA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black 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 AP05 NZA, 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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AP05 NZA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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