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RF05 GMU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,901 mi
Last recorded116,901 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 GMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 116,901 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 116,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 113,585 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 113,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 110,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 106,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 101,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 101,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 97,494 miles

front brake flexis splitting

oil on engine and gearbox

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2020 92,549 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 92,549 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 88,882 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 88,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 84,579 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 84,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,353 miles

brake flexi hoses perishing

tyres perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,792 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads wear visible.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,969 miles

Underbody covers fitted preventing a full inspection of brake & fuel pipes and also some floor sections.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,825 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,300 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,137 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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RF05 GMU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

RF05 GMU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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