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RJ05 CVU

2005 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,346 mi
Last recorded44,346 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 CVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 44,346 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 42,364 miles

Front wipers sightly smeary

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 39,319 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

run flat and non run flat tyres fitted on the same axle

Fail 30 Aug 2022 39,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

run flat and non run flat tyres fitted on the same axle

Pass 11 Sep 2021 34,650 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 34,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 33,598 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 32,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 30,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 30,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 30,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 29,216 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2015 27,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 26,280 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 24,477 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 22,483 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 20,113 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 18,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 17,011 miles

n/s/f tyre are perished

o/s/f tyre are perished

Pass 7 May 2008 12,514 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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RJ05 CVU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJ05 CVU, 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 CVU registered?

RJ05 CVU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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