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AU55 RSZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,637 mi
Last recorded90,637 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RSZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 90,637 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 90,637 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,635 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 86,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 80,568 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 80,565 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,982 miles

n/s/r handbrake performance slow to release.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,264 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 53,542 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 52,125 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 50,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 50,242 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,400 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 44,348 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,212 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,322 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,664 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 8 Sep 2008 21,017 miles

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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AU55 RSZ 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 78.9%.

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 AU55 RSZ, 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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AU55 RSZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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