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BN54 TZG

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,564 mi
Last recorded115,564 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 TZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 115,564 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 115,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 103,581 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 103,508 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 92,402 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 92,940 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,627 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,442 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 76,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,108 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 55,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,865 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jan 2012 35,244 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 25 Jan 2011 25,307 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,298 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 21,959 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn inner and outer edges advise

Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,985 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 14,749 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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BN54 TZG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red 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 BN54 TZG, 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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What year was BN54 TZG registered?

BN54 TZG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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