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AU55 ZDT

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,109 mi
Last recorded119,109 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 119,109 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Slight bend & corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,544 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split almost to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspect repair in shoulder,tyre integrity suspect....part worn tyres fitted to front.various repairs apparent.......

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced ????not a matched pair (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body rear quarter damaged but not considered to excess.

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides inner beads bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal perished/cracking

non runflat tyres fitted to rear

Fail 27 Jun 2019 107,544 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split almost to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspect repair in shoulder,tyre integrity suspect....part worn tyres fitted to front.various repairs apparent.......

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced ????not a matched pair (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body rear quarter damaged but not considered to excess.

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides inner beads bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal perished/cracking

rear tyres are winter ?

Pass 3 Jul 2018 96,250 miles

battery warning light on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 82,734 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,726 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s flxis cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,420 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,980 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,930 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread

Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Offside front tyre tread perished.

Offside rear tyre tread perished.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,862 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,592 miles

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

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 ZDT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZDT, 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 ZDT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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