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YE05 TZR

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,569 mi
Last recorded135,569 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 TZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2022 135,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 131,223 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 130,543 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 130,543 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 126,472 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 121,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 121,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 116,557 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 112,761 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 112,749 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked inner edge (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

all wheel rims heavily corroded inner edges

damage to nearside body work and front bumper

Pass 3 Oct 2015 108,097 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 100,970 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 97,799 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 75,997 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 75,997 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 75,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 43,365 miles
Fail 7 May 2008

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2008 42,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear tyre has surface cuts running around outer side wall

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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YE05 TZR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE05 TZR, 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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YE05 TZR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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