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SP55 ZTF

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,821 mi
Last recorded119,821 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 119,821 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 29 Sep 2021 119,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 104,433 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 92,274 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 86,300 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,576 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 81,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 70,009 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 76,007 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 64,204 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 64,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,992 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,165 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 53,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 46,093 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,294 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,925 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,332 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 ZTF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SP55 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

SP55 ZTF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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