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BG05 RCU

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,189 mi
Last recorded113,189 miles
Recorded on7 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2018 113,189 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2018 113,188 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 109,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 103,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 87,231 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,746 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 70,476 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,289 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 May 2009 42,782 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,906 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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BG05 RCU 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 BG05 RCU, 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 BG05 RCU registered?

BG05 RCU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is BG05 RCU safe to buy?

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