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RN05 LTY

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,336 mi
Last recorded140,336 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 140,336 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 140,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 134,803 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 134,799 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 130,152 miles

Exhaust back box heat shield loose

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Central o/s undertray loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper loose not likely to fall off

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 130,152 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central o/s undertray loose

Exhaust back box heat shield loose

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper loose not likely to fall off

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 123,769 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 123,768 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose touching anti roll bar but has not been rubbing hose appears to be too long compared to the offside

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 114,107 miles

Brake warning light on but has plenty of pad.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 114,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake warning light on but has plenty of pad.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 108,386 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 108,386 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front headlight slight damage but not affecting light

Offside Rear disc glazed discoloured

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage showing residue (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff casing showing signs of oil residue

Fail 29 Aug 2019 103,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front headlight slight damage but not affecting light

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear disc glazed discoloured

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage showing residue (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff casing showing signs of oil residue

slight judder when driving

Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlamp temprily fixed in place

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

service light showing on clock

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear (missing jacking block under seal)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 90,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear (missing jacking block under seal)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 83,477 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 75,862 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,108 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,517 miles

Differential has a light misting of oil

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 45,556 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 35,199 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,046 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 LTY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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