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AU55 RKZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,250 mi
Last recorded121,250 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RKZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 121,250 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 121,250 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Engine and under covers fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 108,269 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 99,191 miles

Undertays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,265 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 94,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,755 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,203 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,405 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,404 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,687 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,385 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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AU55 RKZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU55 RKZ, 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 AU55 RKZ registered?

AU55 RKZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AU55 RKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 RKZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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