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RF05 GZM

2005 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,709 mi
Last recorded93,709 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 GZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 93,709 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 92,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 92,757 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 91,332 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 90,304 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 87,545 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 87,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 84,372 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 83,889 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 83,605 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 83,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,222 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 82,222 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,743 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 75,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on.

nearside front brake pad warning loom not fitted to pad.

offside rear brake pad warning loom snapped.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,930 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,828 miles

rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,997 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,230 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,351 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 GZM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel 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 RF05 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

RF05 GZM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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