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YA05 ZZP

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,453 mi
Last recorded163,453 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 ZZP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 163,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 159,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 155,961 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 152,193 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 144,379 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 144,379 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 130,163 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 130,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 116,450 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,473 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,154 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,683 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,378 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,043 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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YA05 ZZP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YA05 ZZP, 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 YA05 ZZP registered?

YA05 ZZP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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The MOT history for YA05 ZZP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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