MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sill covers fitted
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres wearing uneven
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF55 USB is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 USB, 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 USB is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 October 2005.
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