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ST55 JZR

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,999 mi
Last recorded115,999 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 JZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2018 115,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 107,070 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 103,929 miles

rear subframe lightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,872 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 97,826 miles

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

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,236 miles

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

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

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

wipers streaky

Pass 17 Jul 2012 81,171 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp illuminated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,716 miles

both rear flexy hose ferrules corroded

brake warning light on

cover sills fitted

most of under car covered over with plastic trim

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,045 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 60,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 52,125 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,096 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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ST55 JZR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ST55 JZR, 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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ST55 JZR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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