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RX05 ZWA

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,348 mi
Last recorded107,348 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 ZWA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 107,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 107,345 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning not operating (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 104,575 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 98,882 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2021 83,751 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,051 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 62,708 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,651 miles

front screen damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2017 57,693 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

both sides outer sill covers and undertays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2017 57,657 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

both sides outer sill covers and undertays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 54,740 miles

both sides front brake flexi hoses perished

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,796 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 49,039 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2013 45,749 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished

front tyres wearing on edges

sill covers and nearside undertray damaged

suspect stability control warning light on suggest attention

Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,416 miles

front brake hoses perished

o/s headlight loose but not insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,031 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,351 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,751 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both outer sills and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,039 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,970 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 ZWA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RX05 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

RX05 ZWA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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