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RF05 KMG

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,940 mi
Last recorded95,940 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 KMG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,940 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,666 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 84,664 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 72,131 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 72,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,604 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 56,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 44,691 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 44,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2015 41,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lift in both rear shock absorbers

Fail 16 May 2015 41,142 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lift in both rear shock absorbers

Pass 10 May 2014 37,697 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 33,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 30,268 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 14 May 2011 25,561 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 22,053 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 17,556 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 17,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 13,759 miles

front tyres cclose to limit on edges

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 KMG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KMG, 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 KMG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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