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RK05 UGW

2005 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,493 mi
Last recorded127,493 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 UGW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 127,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 121,413 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 105,368 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 99,329 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 99,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 96,922 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,341 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 94,341 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,432 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 88,382 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,732 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover

under covers

Pass 25 Feb 2016 74,666 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2015 66,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,725 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 59,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,185 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,375 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,742 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,132 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,004 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 UGW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UGW, 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 UGW registered?

RK05 UGW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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