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EJ05 RSX

2005 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,607 mi
Last recorded182,607 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 RSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 182,607 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 19 Mar 2022 178,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 175,403 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 275,733 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 165,971 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 157,697 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 146,597 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 134,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 133,553 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 116,052 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 115,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 99,797 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,086 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 80,086 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,436 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,902 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,986 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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EJ05 RSX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ05 RSX, 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 EJ05 RSX registered?

EJ05 RSX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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