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GR51 ZCR

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,537 mi
Last recorded111,537 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR51 ZCR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 111,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 102,974 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 92,317 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,640 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,473 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,742 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 44,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,419 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 42,357 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 39,054 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 31,418 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 31,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 24,094 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)

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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GR51 ZCR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GR51 ZCR, 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 GR51 ZCR registered?

GR51 ZCR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is GR51 ZCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR51 ZCR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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