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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Headlamp lenses discolored
Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides x2 (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyre's are perishing 215/55R16 97V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel cap seal is perishing
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))
n/s/f & both rear tyres sidewall cuts
wipers smeary
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))
n/s/f & both rear tyres sidewall cuts
wipers smeary
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front tyres wearing on outer edge
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine light on
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyre treads low on outer edges
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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FG55 ZGX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 FG55 ZGX, 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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FG55 ZGX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2005.
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