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CX05 FZG

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,852 mi
Last recorded104,852 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 FZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 104,852 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both aluminium suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 104,852 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both aluminium suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 103,806 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 102,287 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear springs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 96,800 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 91,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,273 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 82,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front TYRE WORN AND CRACKING

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 May 2018 76,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,829 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 65,210 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 65,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 61,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 58,728 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 58,728 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 54,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 May 2012 42,632 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 42,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 32,011 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,447 miles

Brake pad wear indicator wiring snapped on offside rear.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,530 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2008 17,952 miles

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

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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CX05 FZG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CX05 FZG, 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 CX05 FZG registered?

CX05 FZG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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