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CEZ 8659

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,451 mi
Last recorded108,451 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEZ 8659
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,451 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 103,649 miles

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

child seat

Fail 13 Oct 2018 103,649 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

child seat

Pass 7 Oct 2017 100,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,954 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 99,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 99,263 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside headlamp aim too low

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

nail in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2014 95,553 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 91,466 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 87,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 112,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 93,853 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 93,853 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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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CEZ 8659 is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CEZ 8659, 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 CEZ 8659 registered?

CEZ 8659 is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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