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RJ05 CWP

2005 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,676 mi
Last recorded135,676 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 CWP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 135,676 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 135,676 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,951 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 118,097 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 118,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 109,330 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 98,495 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,049 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,713 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 56,406 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,188 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,922 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,639 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 CWP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CWP, 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 CWP registered?

RJ05 CWP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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