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RF05 ARU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,837 mi
Last recorded100,837 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 ARU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 100,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,383 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 90,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

child seat fitted at rear

engine and rear diff oil leak

engine managerment light on

Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,698 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seat fitted at rear

engine and rear diff oil leak

engine managerment light on

Pass 30 Aug 2014 79,969 miles

Oil leak

child seat fitted at rear

offside front tyre wearing on edge's

Fail 30 Aug 2014 79,969 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

child seat fitted at rear

offside front tyre wearing on edge's

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,474 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner edge bald

Fail 21 Aug 2013 70,472 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner edge bald

Pass 28 Jul 2012 59,533 miles

front brake disc worn/corroded

brake pads warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,869 miles

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge,no cords visible at time of test

advise parking brake/brake fluid light constantly illuminated

rear tyres wearing on inner edges,advise four wheel alignment check

Fail 22 Aug 2011 51,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge,no cords visible at time of test

advise parking brake/brake fluid light constantly illuminated

rear tyres wearing on inner edges,advise four wheel alignment check

Pass 14 Aug 2010 43,564 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 34,978 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 23,754 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,754 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 23,754 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RF05 ARU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RF05 ARU, 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 RF05 ARU registered?

RF05 ARU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is RF05 ARU safe to buy?

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