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MA05 RYR

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,074 mi
Last recorded126,074 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 RYR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 126,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 115,509 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 115,509 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 109,329 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 109,329 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,831 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 100,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,616 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,697 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,786 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2011 62,478 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 50,684 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 39,628 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 29,809 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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MA05 RYR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MA05 RYR, 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 MA05 RYR registered?

MA05 RYR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is MA05 RYR safe to buy?

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