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RK05 VEX

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,621 mi
Last recorded76,621 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 76,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,499 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 69,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,088 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,831 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front tyres worn close to limit and have tread seperation

Pass 27 Jul 2013 48,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

brake pad warning lamp on but pads look ok

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,747 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,452 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 27,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s/rear seat

Nail in n/s/rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,430 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 19,390 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 13,232 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 VEX is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

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

Is RK05 VEX safe to buy?

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