CarVerify

Free Car Check

PK55 ZPE

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,381 mi
Last recorded82,381 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 ZPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 82,381 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 78,440 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 71,168 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 65,534 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 65,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,900 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,279 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 42,886 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 42,886 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 32,821 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust pipe flange has a securing nut missing

front exhaust pipe flange remaining securing nuts excessively corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2013 32,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust pipe flange has a securing nut missing

front exhaust pipe flange remaining securing nuts excessively corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,876 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,917 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 25,594 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,411 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 20,749 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PK55 ZPE is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PK55 ZPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PK55 ZPE?

You can check the full history of PK55 ZPE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PK55 ZPE registered?

PK55 ZPE is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is PK55 ZPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK55 ZPE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK55 ZPE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PK55 ZPE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.