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SN05 ZVZ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,335 mi
Last recorded110,335 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 ZVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 110,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 108,629 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres wearing slightly on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe between axle flexi and caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroding and also corroding slightly under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 108,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH front washer jets (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres wearing slightly on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe between axle flexi and caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroding and also corroding slightly under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 105,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 105,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,338 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,800 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 95,609 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,196 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 84,471 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 84,470 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check under bonnet.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,760 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 70,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,058 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 65,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,187 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,969 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,798 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SN05 ZVZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SN05 ZVZ, 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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SN05 ZVZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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