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RA55 DTF

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,345 mi
Last recorded106,345 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 DTF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 106,345 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie rod arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 106,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie rod arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 102,905 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 102,895 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2022 94,931 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 94,931 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 89,529 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 86,369 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 80,928 miles

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 Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,969 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,923 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,354 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,125 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,595 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,155 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,529 miles

DSC warning light on dash indicating traction control not working

Damage to engine undertray (still appears secure)

Slight buckle inside o/s/f wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 29,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

DSC warning light on dash indicating traction control not working

Damage to engine undertray (still appears secure)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight buckle inside o/s/f wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,685 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 6,806 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 6,800 miles

small stonechips in front screen

Fail 20 Aug 2009 6,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small stonechips in front screen

Pass 28 Oct 2008 5,468 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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RA55 DTF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RA55 DTF, 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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RA55 DTF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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