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KA05 ZSR

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,741 mi
Last recorded125,741 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 ZSR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 125,741 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 119,267 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 119,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,720 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 111,379 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 106,646 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 101,917 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 94,582 miles

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

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

rear brake wear sensor wire damaged.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 84,342 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 78,517 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,611 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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KA05 ZSR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KA05 ZSR, 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 KA05 ZSR registered?

KA05 ZSR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is KA05 ZSR safe to buy?

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