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FV05 ZSX

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,110 mi
Last recorded115,110 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 ZSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 115,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 104,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 104,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,366 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 73,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, swelling from inside out (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, swelling from inside out between rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, swelling from inside out (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, swelling from inside out between rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 73,476 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, swelling from inside out (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, swelling from inside out between rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, swelling from inside out (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, swelling from inside out between rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,822 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,605 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,052 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 50,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 44,262 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,487 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 32,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,080 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,984 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,126 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 19,209 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,765 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,782 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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FV05 ZSX 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 72.7%.

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 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 FV05 ZSX, 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 FV05 ZSX registered?

FV05 ZSX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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