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YE05 TZZ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,704 mi
Last recorded182,704 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 TZZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 182,704 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Nov 2016 182,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure censor dash warning light on (3.6.I.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 165,959 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 147,050 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 134,675 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 118,478 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 117,706 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 103,665 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 103,665 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 92,249 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 81,595 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 80,823 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2008 61,171 miles

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

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 TZZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TZZ, 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 YE05 TZZ registered?

YE05 TZZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YE05 TZZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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