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RA05 ZHP

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,204 mi
Last recorded69,204 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 ZHP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,204 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 69,180 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,389 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,189 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 50,722 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 50,718 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,370 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,828 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RA05 ZHP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA05 ZHP, 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 RA05 ZHP registered?

RA05 ZHP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is RA05 ZHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 ZHP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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