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CX55 RVJ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,653 mi
Last recorded110,653 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 RVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 110,653 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 110,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,805 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 92,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,823 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 74,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (nuts missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 74,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (nuts missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,903 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 9 Feb 2017 61,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly smeary and have small splits in

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,779 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low 2mm on outer tread 205/55x16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on outer tread 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn low 1.6mm on inner tread 205/55x16

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2016 55,779 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn low 2mm on outer tread 205/55x16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on outer tread 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn low 1.6mm on inner tread 205/55x16

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,765 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 45,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,943 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,472 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 22,472 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 16,626 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,648 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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CX55 RVJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CX55 RVJ, 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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CX55 RVJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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