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RX05 ZTD

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,001 mi
Last recorded92,001 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 ZTD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 92,001 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 81,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2021 74,807 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,823 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 66,768 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,717 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 54,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,141 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALLS...

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 47,141 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SCUFFED ON OUTTER WALLS...

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit part (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,615 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 31,334 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 28,897 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,897 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,484 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,189 miles

(both) windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

traction control warning light on

Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,312 miles

Dynamic stability control light on

Front wipers smearing

Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,625 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,662 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING UNEVENLY

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE (RUN ON FLAT TYRES FITTED CAN NOT BE REPAIRED)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO 1.6mm (LEGAL LIMIT)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SPLITS IN TREAD

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 ZTD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZTD, 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 RX05 ZTD registered?

RX05 ZTD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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