MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering slightly heavy
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering slightly heavy
Front Brake hose slightly damaged osf and nsf both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn been marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake Warning Linght On
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EK05 RKZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK05 RKZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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