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2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

149,198 mi
Last recorded149,198 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 FRC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 149,198 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2025 101,296 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 101,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 78,925 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,079 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyre outer sidewalls are cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre outer sidewalls are cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 67,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 144,822 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 62,048 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 57,081 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 57,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump working, suspect blockage and or weak pump (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 135,717 miles

Difficulty passing emission test

Fail 29 Apr 2019 135,717 miles

Difficulty passing emission test

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,263 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 128,518 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 128,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,575 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 121,928 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 121,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 116,651 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 109,426 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 109,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,892 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 98,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 93,310 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 93,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,009 miles

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

offside headlight lens detoriated

Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,891 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,290 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,450 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 33,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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F6 FRC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 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 F6 FRC, 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 F6 FRC registered?

F6 FRC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is F6 FRC safe to buy?

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