MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear light cracked
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
fuel cap seal slightly perished
suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
fuel cap seal slightly perished
suspension components corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear discs showing signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring on both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Both wipers slightly smearing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
RED Brake warning light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
RED Brake warning light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
parking brake warning lamp on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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RF05 FKW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 FKW, 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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RF05 FKW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2005.
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