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M80 RMJ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,333 mi
Last recorded71,333 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 RMJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,333 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses deteriorating

offside rear tyre low tread

rear indicators pale

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,691 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,626 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 42,842 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 42,842 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,055 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,939 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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M80 RMJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M80 RMJ, 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 M80 RMJ registered?

M80 RMJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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