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RJ05 WOU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,023 mi
Last recorded124,023 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 WOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2016 124,023 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 113,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 109,377 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 103,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate cracked but can still be read

washers abit weak

Pass 25 May 2012 88,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Screen Washers Are weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2011 70,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2010 53,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

windscreen washers weak

Pass 30 May 2009 38,331 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,916 miles

front tyres worn low on outer edges @ 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn low in centre of tread @ 2mm

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 WOU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WOU, 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 WOU registered?

RJ05 WOU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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