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VE05 ZKD

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,746 mi
Last recorded152,746 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 ZKD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 152,746 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effiency only just met

Rear subframe badly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 150,426 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 150,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 147,355 miles

Engine and gearbox undertrays missing

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

Pass 13 Oct 2019 144,094 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 143,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 123,581 miles

both front indicators slightly discolored

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2018 123,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front indicators slightly discolored

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2017 105,117 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 96,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre low on edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre low on edge

Pass 15 Aug 2015 84,084 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,387 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2 / 2.5MM

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DETERIATED IN TREAD PATTERN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,332 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,807 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,345 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,064 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 19,825 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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VE05 ZKD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE05 ZKD, 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 VE05 ZKD registered?

VE05 ZKD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is VE05 ZKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 ZKD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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