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RN05 LTJ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,015 mi
Last recorded120,015 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 LTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 120,015 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 110,637 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 103,556 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 99,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,496 miles

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

tickover intermittent fault

Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,945 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 87,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 87,045 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,729 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,541 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 67,540 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,858 miles

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

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

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 LTJ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RN05 LTJ, 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 RN05 LTJ registered?

RN05 LTJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is RN05 LTJ safe to buy?

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