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CA05 RBF

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,067 mi
Last recorded125,067 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 RBF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 125,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 119,406 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 112,007 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 102,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 92,678 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 82,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Inner front brake pads look low.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear brake hose is starting to corrode.

O/s rear indicator is losing amber colouration.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 71,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Inner front brake pads look low.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear brake hose is starting to corrode.

O/s rear indicator is losing amber colouration.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 71,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 61,606 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 49,122 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 38,279 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 38,278 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 29,878 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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CA05 RBF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA05 RBF, 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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CA05 RBF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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