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RF05 XMR

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,025 mi
Last recorded89,025 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 XMR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,025 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 85,396 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,824 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 78,265 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 78,265 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,990 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 22 Aug 2012 69,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,749 miles

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

o/s/r bumper damage

Pass 28 Aug 2010 52,121 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,549 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,785 miles

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

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 XMR is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF05 XMR registered?

RF05 XMR is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is RF05 XMR safe to buy?

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