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RF55 LZJ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,449 mi
Last recorded148,449 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 148,449 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 147,999 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 147,927 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2024 143,926 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 141,673 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 141,673 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 140,040 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 140,040 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 135,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 135,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 129,660 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 126,739 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 122,183 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 117,387 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Fail 14 Feb 2017 117,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,394 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 112,383 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 107,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 96,557 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,743 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,964 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 36,964 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LZJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LZJ, 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 RF55 LZJ registered?

RF55 LZJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is RF55 LZJ safe to buy?

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