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EO05 ZRP

2005 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,639 mi
Last recorded88,639 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 ZRP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 88,639 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 88,623 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 80,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 71,112 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of the car (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 71,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of the car (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 55,048 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 55,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 49,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,479 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,729 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 37,729 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,954 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,240 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,478 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,511 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,571 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 8,249 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 5,834 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 4,541 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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EO05 ZRP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EO05 ZRP, 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 EO05 ZRP registered?

EO05 ZRP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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