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BV05 BBF

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,648 mi
Last recorded51,648 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BBF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,648 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 48,154 miles

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

outer sills lightly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2016 45,944 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 45,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 41,933 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 37,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 32,501 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 26,407 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 21,455 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 16,039 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 16,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 10,664 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,212 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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BV05 BBF is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 52,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV05 BBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 BBF registered?

BV05 BBF is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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