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RK05 VRM

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,660 mi
Last recorded125,660 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 VRM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 125,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lower on o/s/r

Pass 5 Nov 2018 116,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear h/brake lower

Pass 1 Nov 2017 93,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,872 miles

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

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

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

cond of brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,087 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,876 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 55,709 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 55,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 55,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,240 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 43,240 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,153 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,650 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,822 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,075 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 19,830 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,492 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 VRM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

RK05 VRM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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