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SM05 TZY

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,140 mi
Last recorded77,140 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 TZY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,140 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 73,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Feb 2015 73,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 69,046 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,226 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 52,759 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 52,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,552 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 44,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 33,144 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,981 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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SM05 TZY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SM05 TZY, 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 SM05 TZY registered?

SM05 TZY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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