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RF55 AZP

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,532 mi
Last recorded146,532 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 AZP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 146,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 145,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

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

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2016 144,659 miles

Both front tyres perished

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All 4 front & rear (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside headlamp unit slightly insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 143,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 135,408 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2014 135,408 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 119,098 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 96,985 miles

front no-plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Feb 2011 68,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 68,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,397 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,689 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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RF55 AZP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF55 AZP, 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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RF55 AZP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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