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RY05 EZD

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,552 mi
Last recorded128,552 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 EZD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 128,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 125,575 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 121,620 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 May 2018 121,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 115,192 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 107,698 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 100,422 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 100,422 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 92,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 85,095 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 79,384 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 70,525 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 May 2010 62,822 miles

slight play in top steering u/j coupling to colum

Pass 25 Apr 2009 54,017 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 44,905 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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RY05 EZD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RY05 EZD, 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 RY05 EZD registered?

RY05 EZD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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