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RL54 FLC

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,195 mi
Last recorded112,195 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 FLC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 112,195 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 111,346 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 104,974 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 100,014 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 6 Nov 2014 88,067 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 81,022 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 81,022 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 81,020 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 76,695 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,089 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,864 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,877 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 36,273 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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RL54 FLC is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RL54 FLC, 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 RL54 FLC registered?

RL54 FLC is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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