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RF05 HLH

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,746 mi
Last recorded101,746 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 101,746 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 101,719 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,799 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,087 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 93,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 89,822 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 76,282 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,973 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 56,549 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,292 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 40,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 23,208 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,113 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 HLH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HLH, 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 HLH registered?

RF05 HLH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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