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SA05 ZZT

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,304 mi
Last recorded111,304 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ZZT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 111,304 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 88,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,593 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,550 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 56,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,332 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,757 miles

windscreen washers poor(slow to react)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,653 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 25,152 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,304 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,605 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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SA05 ZZT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA05 ZZT, 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 SA05 ZZT registered?

SA05 ZZT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is SA05 ZZT safe to buy?

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