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SP55 TZB

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,532 mi
Last recorded53,532 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 TZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,532 miles

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 63,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald edge tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,082 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lots of damage around vehicle body

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,189 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 39,189 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,560 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 34,560 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,194 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,489 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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SP55 TZB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red 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 SP55 TZB, 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 SP55 TZB registered?

SP55 TZB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is SP55 TZB safe to buy?

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