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RF55 HWG

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,466 mi
Last recorded96,466 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 HWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2023 96,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 12 Feb 2022 94,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 92,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI HOSE CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI HOSE CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI HOSE CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI HOSE CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 92,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI HOSE CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI HOSE CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI HOSE CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI HOSE CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 87,959 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 81,551 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,790 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Nov 2017 76,790 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

battery light illuminated

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2016 70,117 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Undertray fitted covering underbody components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,319 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,762 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,582 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,521 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,767 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,386 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 HWG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HWG, 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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What year was RF55 HWG registered?

RF55 HWG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is RF55 HWG safe to buy?

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