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RE05 ZPO

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,485 mi
Last recorded80,485 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,485 miles

engine management light on

exhaust blow

tyre light on

Pass 25 Apr 2015 79,520 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,622 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,973 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,882 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 39,936 miles

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

front reg plate damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2011 39,936 miles

front reg plate damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,432 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,405 miles

n/s/o/s/rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges n/s/o/s/front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,828 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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RE05 ZPO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZPO, 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 RE05 ZPO registered?

RE05 ZPO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is RE05 ZPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 ZPO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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