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RN54 BVZ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,144 mi
Last recorded133,144 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 BVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2024 133,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 117,857 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 106,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 102,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 102,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 101,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 101,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,410 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,937 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,158 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 83,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 78,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 71,117 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres wearing low and perished.

Child seats fitted Unable to check rear seat belts.

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,117 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres wearing low and perished.

Child seats fitted Unable to check rear seat belts.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,863 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,343 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 61,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2012 61,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 57,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,143 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,792 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 34,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,879 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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RN54 BVZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RN54 BVZ, 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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RN54 BVZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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