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PLZ 1366

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,907 mi
Last recorded90,907 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 1366
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2021 90,907 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 89,120 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,309 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 79,156 miles

airbag light flashed-recommend getting checked

Pass 10 Jun 2017 74,941 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 70,338 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 65,228 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,774 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 57,165 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,484 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,033 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 27,385 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,479 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)

traction warning light on

very slight play detected at o/s/f track rod

Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,760 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 8,987 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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PLZ 1366 is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PLZ 1366, 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

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What year was PLZ 1366 registered?

PLZ 1366 is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is PLZ 1366 safe to buy?

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