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RN05 NPP

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,235 mi
Last recorded126,235 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 126,235 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 125,930 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet doesnt stay open/up. (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure bumper. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty plate. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bad clutch judder when pulling away.

Pass 28 Dec 2022 115,936 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2022 115,936 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2021 103,921 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 103,912 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Dec 2020 95,270 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 82,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 82,436 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 76,025 miles

Front front brake flexi hoses starting to perrish

Fail 22 May 2018 76,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front front brake flexi hoses starting to perrish

Front front brake pads worn

Rear hand brake slow to come off

Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,220 miles

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

HAND BRAKE SLOW TO RELEASE

Fail 26 May 2017 72,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

HAND BRAKE SLOW TO RELEASE

Pass 12 May 2016 69,060 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 64,353 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 56,670 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 50,561 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 50,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 43,814 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tyre presure warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 35,660 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,124 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 26,250 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,362 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 21,360 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre just legal

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 NPP is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NPP, 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 NPP is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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