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AO05 RNZ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,600 mi
Last recorded37,600 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RNZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 37,600 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 31,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 27,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,837 miles

crack on front no plate.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,236 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Fail 13 Jul 2012 18,236 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 15,356 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,634 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 6,032 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 4,265 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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AO05 RNZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO05 RNZ, 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 AO05 RNZ registered?

AO05 RNZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is AO05 RNZ safe to buy?

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