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RX05 ZHC

2005 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,057 mi
Last recorded63,057 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 ZHC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,057 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,906 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,677 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,336 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 49,312 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 43,003 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,605 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 31,760 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,339 miles

advise - wipers noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,284 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,813 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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RX05 ZHC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 RX05 ZHC, 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 RX05 ZHC?

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What year was RX05 ZHC registered?

RX05 ZHC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is RX05 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 ZHC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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