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RE05 OYT

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

154,020 mi
Last recorded154,020 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 OYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 154,020 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 142,194 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 127,149 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 123,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 120,823 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 115,762 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 110,358 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 110,344 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 104,512 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 89,800 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,417 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,884 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 80,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 75,739 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 67,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,390 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 57,390 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,508 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 47,508 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 39,709 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 39,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,777 miles

Front tyre's wearing uneven and slightly disstorted.

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 24,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyre's wearing uneven and slightly disstorted.

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

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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RE05 OYT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 RE05 OYT, 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 RE05 OYT registered?

RE05 OYT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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