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RK05 WEA

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,059 mi
Last recorded52,059 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,059 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats located offside and nearside rear

nearside front tyre- outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2013 42,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,560 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 39,560 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

traction control light on/rear brake pads low/service light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,999 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,285 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,756 miles

both front tyres wearing outside edge

Fail 19 Aug 2009 25,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing outside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,505 miles

under tray fitted to vehicle

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 WEA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

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

Is RK05 WEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 WEA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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