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RF05 OMT

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,334 mi
Last recorded134,334 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 OMT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 134,334 miles

Both side reverse light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracked on it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper insufficient fluid

Fail 4 Feb 2023 134,161 miles

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

Front Direction indicator not working Both side front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both side reverse light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracked on it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper insufficient fluid

Pass 13 Feb 2021 122,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 122,047 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 114,814 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 109,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 101,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 80,331 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 71,994 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)

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

offside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,453 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,510 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 48,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,839 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,256 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,039 miles

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

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

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 OMT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OMT, 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 OMT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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