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RF05 GSZ

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,382 mi
Last recorded130,382 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 GSZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 130,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jul 2025 130,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake light fault / possible wrong bulbs fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jul 2024 119,443 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jul 2024 119,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall / driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre on legal limit

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2023 110,918 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 110,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 105,900 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 98,972 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 98,972 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 84,957 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 77,868 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2019 77,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,865 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 54,865 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2015 48,327 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 40,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 35,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,144 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 May 2010 21,083 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

offside front tyre wearing uneven

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 May 2009 18,047 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 16 May 2008 14,815 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 GSZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

RF05 GSZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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