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LN05 ZFU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,055 mi
Last recorded89,055 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,055 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 89,051 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 81,398 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 79,326 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 May 2014 69,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,243 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 59,054 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 50,245 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,863 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 25,979 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 25,972 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,168 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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LN05 ZFU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN05 ZFU, 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 LN05 ZFU registered?

LN05 ZFU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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