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RF05 YRN

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,055 mi
Last recorded106,055 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 YRN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 106,055 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 104,934 miles

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))

Pass 8 May 2018 97,908 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 157,465 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 92,281 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 89,155 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 89,153 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 68,448 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 65,141 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 65,138 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 59,026 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,827 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2010 42,640 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 31,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,100 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 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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