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AO05 RRY

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,400 mi
Last recorded122,400 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RRY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 122,400 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 122,400 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 116,905 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,410 miles

undertrays restricting view

Pass 21 Mar 2018 107,832 miles

under-body trays restricting view

Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,864 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,724 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,733 miles

Front flexy brake hoses badly cracking

Sills and floors covered by trims , cannot inspect properly

Fail 4 Jun 2014 76,733 miles

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

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

Engine management light staying on

Front flexy brake hoses badly cracking

Rear number plate damaged

Sills and floors covered by trims , cannot inspect properly

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,120 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall and tread is starting to lift

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,810 miles

slight moisture leak present around off-side rear shocker.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 53,575 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,450 miles

front inner brake pads low

Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,431 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,347 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 RRY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RRY, 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 RRY registered?

AO05 RRY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is AO05 RRY safe to buy?

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