MOT Status
ValidMileage
105,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
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EX05 ZYU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 EX05 ZYU, 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 EX05 ZYU registered?
EX05 ZYU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2005.
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