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AU55 TTZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,184 mi
Last recorded108,184 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 108,184 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 105,835 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 100,697 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2022 95,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 95,251 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 95,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 88,060 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 88,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 78,247 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 78,243 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 65,553 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 51,919 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 51,916 miles

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

exhaust mount by diff broken

front tyres perishing and wearing on edges

n/s/r brake pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,596 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 44,522 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 39,264 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,577 miles

Rear tyres tread depth quite low

Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,370 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 18,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,722 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,055 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 13,924 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 10,313 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 TTZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU55 TTZ, 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 AU55 TTZ registered?

AU55 TTZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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