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YY05 RZF

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,521 mi
Last recorded103,521 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 RZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 103,521 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 102,038 miles

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

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

under body has cover / tray fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2022 102,035 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

under body has cover / tray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,041 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,001 miles

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 88,192 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 88,192 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 81,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 76,271 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,753 miles

n/s/f tyre only just legal

n/s/r tyre only just legal

o/s/r tyre only just legal

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension joint.

tyre inflation light on.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,918 miles

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension bush

tyre inflation warning light on

Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,253 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 35,253 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,219 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 28,605 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 21,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YY05 RZF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YY05 RZF, 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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YY05 RZF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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