MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside rear tyre inner edge worn 205 55 16
offside rear tyre inner edge worn 205 55 16
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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RJ05 BYF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 RJ05 BYF, 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 RJ05 BYF registered?
RJ05 BYF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2005.
Is RJ05 BYF safe to buy?
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