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RK05 VDA

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,711 mi
Last recorded103,711 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 VDA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 103,711 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,768 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 94,779 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 94,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Osf bumper insecure

Osf wing damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,214 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2011 55,493 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 44,073 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,430 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

power stearing pipe damp

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 VDA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VDA, 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 RK05 VDA registered?

RK05 VDA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is RK05 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 VDA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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