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TLZ 5643

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,492 mi
Last recorded92,492 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLZ 5643
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 92,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 86,153 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 74,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 74,994 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 66,686 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 66,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 64,666 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,563 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 66,563 miles

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) Both (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 56,767 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,876 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,568 miles

Front pads 70% worn

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,802 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 40,801 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,015 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,108 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,564 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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TLZ 5643 is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TLZ 5643, 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

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What year was TLZ 5643 registered?

TLZ 5643 is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is TLZ 5643 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLZ 5643 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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