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RY05 EZL

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,966 mi
Last recorded124,966 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 124,966 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 124,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 118,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 101,609 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED HIDING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 22 Jun 2017 101,105 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED HIDING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 90,107 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,439 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 80,818 miles

offside front tyre outer wall getting perished

some play front drop links

Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,841 miles

front suspension arm bushes getting perished

small lip rear discs

some play front drop links

Fail 20 Jun 2013 74,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front suspension arm bushes getting perished

small lip rear discs

some play front drop links

Pass 2 Jun 2012 69,322 miles

both front tyres feathering inner and outer edges

nearside front and offside rear tyres getting low

rear pads getting low

some play front drop links

Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,453 miles

both front tyres feathering outer edges

nearside rear tyre right on legal limit

offside rear tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

rear pads half worn

Pass 19 Jun 2010 57,581 miles

nearside rear tyre feathering outer edges

Pass 6 Jun 2009 49,124 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 40,635 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 40,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 EZL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EZL, 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 EZL registered?

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

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