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RN05 HMD

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,110 mi
Last recorded92,110 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 HMD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 92,110 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 90,770 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential noisey while driving

Pass 20 Nov 2021 87,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thread area outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,441 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 83,441 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear heat shield damaged (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 80,004 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 May 2018 78,546 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 78,546 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 74,097 miles

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

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

Steering wheel lock warning light on

Pass 6 May 2016 67,078 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 67,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 60,549 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 51,519 miles

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

2 front tyres have uneven wear on outer shoulders

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2012 48,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 450,211 miles

brake warning light & another warning light on dash

Pass 7 Aug 2010 40,360 miles

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

all 4 brake discs slight worn

Pass 8 Aug 2009 34,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 29,255 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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RN05 HMD is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RN05 HMD, 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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RN05 HMD is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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