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AV05 ZDJ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,854 mi
Last recorded97,854 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZDJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 97,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft bearing excessively worn ring gear for the abs (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft badly damaged ring gear for the abs (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks end under vehicle boot positive wire cable insecure next to fuel line (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle under body showing signs of corrsion at rear end outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal for protection against further rust and corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2023 97,496 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 97,496 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 95,707 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 95,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 93,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 90,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti link bar has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2019 87,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 86,124 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2018 86,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,977 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,326 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 70,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 62,726 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,094 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 40,403 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 30,462 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 25,176 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 19,519 miles

nearside rear tyre slight lump in tread

Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,246 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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AV05 ZDJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AV05 ZDJ, 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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AV05 ZDJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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