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RJ55 NYH

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,868 mi
Last recorded98,868 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 NYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 98,868 miles

Nearside Rear x2 brake hose ferrules corroding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody corrosion

bonnet hard to close

front and rear indicators slightly discoloured

oil leak

service indicator on

Pass 16 Sep 2024 96,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 94,457 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,738 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens has condensation on the lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 89,476 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Sep 2021 89,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn through to the cords, 205/55 16 Continental (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to the wear bars, 205/55 16 Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 88,086 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The engine service light is on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,105 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,428 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,088 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,083 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,271 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,307 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 59,797 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,226 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,851 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,482 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,709 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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RJ55 NYH is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RJ55 NYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ55 NYH registered?

RJ55 NYH is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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