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YE05 TZX

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,669 mi
Last recorded143,669 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 TZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 143,669 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 141,214 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 138,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 136,454 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 135,994 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 134,482 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 130,003 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 129,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 129,878 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 127,948 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,641 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,893 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 97,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 97,747 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,104 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 76,738 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,619 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,780 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,896 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,680 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 26,837 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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YE05 TZX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YE05 TZX, 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

How do I check the history of YE05 TZX?

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What year was YE05 TZX registered?

YE05 TZX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is YE05 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE05 TZX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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