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EK05 RKZ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,631 mi
Last recorded120,631 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 RKZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 120,631 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 115,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre 2mm outer tread grooves & low tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear subframe corroded

under trays from front to rear & side to side... vision limited

Fail 31 Jan 2025 115,548 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r upper stabilising arm inner bush excessively worn / movement / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre 2mm outer tread grooves & low tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear subframe corroded

under trays from front to rear & side to side... vision limited

Pass 5 Feb 2024 114,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 114,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 112,712 miles

Steering slightly heavy

Fail 22 Jan 2022 112,712 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering slightly heavy

Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,102 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged osf and nsf both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 109,092 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged osr and nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged osf and nsf both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 106,935 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 106,933 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn been marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 99,380 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 91,892 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,458 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 85,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,658 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,905 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 67,905 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,368 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 54,113 miles

Brake Warning Linght On

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,169 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,280 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,187 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 25,766 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,375 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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EK05 RKZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EK05 RKZ, 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 EK05 RKZ registered?

EK05 RKZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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