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FN55 ZKR

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

119,233 mi
Last recorded119,233 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 ZKR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 119,233 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 116,880 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 109,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 104,793 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 99,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 96,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 83,096 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,914 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 10 Sep 2016 72,871 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing swivel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner nail in tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2015 68,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner nail in tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,632 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,278 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 46,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

can't check brake fluid reservoir level without removal of components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 36,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small stonechips in centre of windscreen

wipers deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,783 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 11,334 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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FN55 ZKR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FN55 ZKR, 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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FN55 ZKR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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