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M888 RAP

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

111,756 mi
Last recorded111,756 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 RAP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 111,756 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 108,918 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 104,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 101,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 98,857 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear all suspensions and coil springs and under body corroded

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 98,857 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear all suspensions and coil springs and under body corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 98,097 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 96,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 92,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 86,981 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 83,164 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 80,128 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 77,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 74,980 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,318 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,141 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,945 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,367 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,353 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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M888 RAP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M888 RAP, 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 M888 RAP registered?

M888 RAP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is M888 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M888 RAP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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