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RF05 SBV

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,832 mi
Last recorded80,832 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 80,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 76,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 63,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall worn

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 63,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall worn

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 57,016 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,913 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2017 48,460 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 41,851 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

corrosion on face of rear brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,051 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 36,155 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 34,687 miles

front discs corroded

front washers just about sufficient

nsr tyre has nail in

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,992 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,954 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 29,365 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 29,365 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,016 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,758 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 20,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 14,348 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 SBV is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 SBV, 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 SBV is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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