MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Plastic covers prevent full underside inspection.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Plastic covers prevent full underside inspection.
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damadge to n/s/f
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damadge to n/s/f
Rear brake pads, low. Front and rear, wiper blades, poor wipe.Airbag light on.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake pads, low. Front and rear, wiper blades, poor wipe.Airbag light on.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
tyre under-inflation light on on dash
Both tront tyres wearing on edges
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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RJ05 PFA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 PFA, 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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RJ05 PFA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2005.
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