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FN55 ZPJ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,250 mi
Last recorded29,250 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 ZPJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 29,250 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 27,959 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 27,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 25,369 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 24,503 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 23,707 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,684 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,009 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,282 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,416 miles

both front tyres wearing on outter edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,832 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,403 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,279 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 10,138 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 7,793 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 ZPJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FN55 ZPJ, 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 FN55 ZPJ registered?

FN55 ZPJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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