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RF05 WBT

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,829 mi
Last recorded156,829 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 156,829 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose slightly deteraited

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 156,829 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose slightly deteraited

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 139,414 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 139,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,700 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rubber jacking point missing

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2016 119,700 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rubber jacking point missing

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2016 119,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rubber jacking point missing

unable to ascertain condition of wiperblades due too washers not working

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 104,325 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 23 May 2015 104,325 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 12 May 2014 87,271 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,342 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,137 miles

advisorys on refusal certificate

Fail 29 Jun 2012 63,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,830 miles

washers poor

Fail 13 Aug 2011 52,672 miles

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

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

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

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

washers poor

Fail 17 Aug 2010 40,708 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,708 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 31,480 miles

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

washers weak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,624 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 WBT is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WBT, 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 WBT is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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