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EEZ 6238

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,337 mi
Last recorded133,337 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEZ 6238
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 133,337 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 133,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 132,934 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet (8.4.2)

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

E.M.L. LIGHT ON

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test centre mirror ()

Nearside Front N/S FRONT TYRES CRACKING IN TRED

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front O/S FRONT TYRES CRACKING IN TRED

Pass 24 Feb 2017 113,651 miles

Advise engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Advise engine management light on,

Advise low pad wear indicator light on,

Advise plastic sill covers fitted,

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad, (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 113,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Advise engine management light on,

Advise park brake / warning light on,

Advise plastic sill covers fitted,

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad, (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,637 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,325 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 103,325 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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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EEZ 6238 is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EEZ 6238, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEZ 6238 registered?

EEZ 6238 is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is EEZ 6238 safe to buy?

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