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BV05 ZBZ

2005 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,424 mi
Last recorded153,424 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 153,424 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 141,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 133,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear sub frame suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 124,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 122,006 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 122,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 117,100 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 117,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 May 2016 114,279 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 114,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 101,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,774 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,211 miles

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

o/s rear tyre tread getting down

refitted windscreen washer hose back onto n/s jet under bonnet

Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,467 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,905 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,033 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 10,708 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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BV05 ZBZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BV05 ZBZ, 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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BV05 ZBZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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