MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)
slight oil leak
slight smoke during acceleration
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)
slight oil leak
slight smoke during acceleration
Both rear tyres worn on the inside shoulders
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Both rear tyres worn on the inside shoulders
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted on nearside rear outer seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.
Rear washer not squirting any water on screen.
Wettness on power steering pipe/hose from steering rack to steering pump.
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RN05 VKF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?
RN05 VKF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 2005.
Is RN05 VKF safe to buy?
The MOT history for RN05 VKF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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