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EK05 RLZ

2005 BMW 116

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,293 mi
Last recorded95,293 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 RLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 95,293 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 95,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 95,253 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,946 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 93,946 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 84,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2018 84,117 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 78,573 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 74,580 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 72,767 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,834 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 49,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 38,868 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/LIPPED.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,854 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,354 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,218 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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EK05 RLZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK05 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

EK05 RLZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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