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RY55 EZR

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,927 mi
Last recorded108,927 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 EZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 108,927 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 108,927 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2024 89,714 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 89,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated front to rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated front to rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 138,585 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to wear lip on brakes discs (advise replacement) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 138,585 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to wear lip on brakes discs (advise replacement) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 77,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 74,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,506 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 70,945 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 68,687 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,370 miles

Front o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses cracking slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2017 65,335 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed running collapsed pipe. (3.6.C.1b)

Front o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses cracking slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracking on tread

unable to check both rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2016 60,999 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracking on tread

unable to check both rear seat belts due to child seats being fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 57,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f brake hoses cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2014 53,509 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2012 48,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2011 45,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 45,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 42,958 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,207 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,007 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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RY55 EZR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY55 EZR, 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 RY55 EZR registered?

RY55 EZR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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