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ST05 PZJ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,610 mi
Last recorded45,610 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 PZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,610 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 16,632 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,034 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,046 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 10,014 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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ST05 PZJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ST05 PZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST05 PZJ?

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What year was ST05 PZJ registered?

ST05 PZJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is ST05 PZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 PZJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST05 PZJ have outstanding finance?

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