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MF55 RUV

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,106 mi
Last recorded117,106 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 RUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 117,106 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 90,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

undersheilds fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 72,990 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 8 Aug 2011 52,210 miles

rear tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,265 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

Fail 18 Aug 2010 39,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

Pass 28 Nov 2009 37,128 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,792 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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MF55 RUV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MF55 RUV, 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 MF55 RUV registered?

MF55 RUV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is MF55 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 RUV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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