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RK05 BBN

2005 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,521 mi
Last recorded95,521 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 BBN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,521 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 95,521 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 90,096 miles

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 82,600 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 82,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance req new bulb (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 75,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cut inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 70,056 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,439 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 58,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 55,902 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,331 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 39,477 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,720 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,449 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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RK05 BBN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RK05 BBN, 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 RK05 BBN registered?

RK05 BBN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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