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AU55 ZFD

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,062 mi
Last recorded110,062 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 110,062 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,663 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 90,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 82,497 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,293 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 65,317 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 65,310 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,823 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,404 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 47,398 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,827 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008

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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AU55 ZFD 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 78.6%.

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 ZFD, 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 ZFD registered?

AU55 ZFD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AU55 ZFD safe to buy?

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