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RN05 LTZ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,759 mi
Last recorded123,759 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 123,759 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Feb 2019 123,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 116,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Dripping Oil from Engine area ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 116,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Dripping Oil from Engine area ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,246 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2017 109,246 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,768 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 103,768 miles

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

nearside rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge close to limits

Fail 21 Feb 2015 98,080 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 98,080 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,358 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 78,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 66,503 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 34,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,319 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 18,177 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 LTZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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