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RE05 ZPM

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,978 mi
Last recorded108,978 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZPM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 108,978 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 108,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb problem?? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose badly split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 102,756 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 102,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 94,032 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 87,028 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 87,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 86,300 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,113 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,380 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 69,352 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 69,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,792 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,333 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 45,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,365 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,361 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,636 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,808 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,135 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,179 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,954 miles

both front tyres scubbing on outer edges and on 3mm

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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RE05 ZPM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RE05 ZPM, 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 RE05 ZPM registered?

RE05 ZPM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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