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RN05 LUJ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,501 mi
Last recorded159,501 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 159,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle , [diff] leaking.

Pass 31 Dec 2019 143,088 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edge.

oil leaks from rear axle.

Pass 30 Aug 2018 131,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 131,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure backbox rubber (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 127,412 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 121,768 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 119,324 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 119,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 99,639 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,671 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 82,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,357 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre has a side wall cut

Pass 5 May 2011 57,021 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,095 miles

(3.5.1f)The nearside front brakes pads wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The nearside rear brakes pads wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside front brakes pads wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside rear brakes pads wearing thin

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 43,055 miles

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

(3.5.1f)The nearside front brakes pads wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The nearside rear brakes pads wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside front brakes pads wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside rear brakes pads wearing thin

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,244 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,169 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 LUJ 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 76.5%.

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

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