MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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
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))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
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))
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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
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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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