MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished
Emissions not tested due to excessive blue smoke (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (3.6.B.4d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r of vehicle ()
Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear., recommend attention (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak and oil contamination engine unit ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust emissions, slightly smokey,, blue
oil warning light on dash on,, recommend check
parking brake performance 19%, mot pass mark 16%, recommend check
under trays fitted, limiting view
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on egdes, 3mm in place (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
exhaust emissions ,, slightly smokey,,
under trays fitted, limiting view
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on egdes, 3mm in place (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
exhaust emissions ,, slightly smokey,,
under trays fitted, limiting view
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cut in sidewall of o/s/r tyre no cord
engine sounds noisy under load
snow tyre fitted to n/s/f
Front Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cut in sidewall of o/s/r tyre no cord
engine sounds noisy under load
snow tyre fitted to n/s/f
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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RF05 YRN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 YRN, 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 YRN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2005.
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