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RF05 OSZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,626 mi
Last recorded104,626 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 104,626 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,207 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 93,207 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 83,756 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 83,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,129 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,901 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 71,889 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,772 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2.mm

Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,112 miles

front brake hoses cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,516 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,205 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,010 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 OSZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

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

Is RF05 OSZ safe to buy?

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