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RN54 VCG

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,263 mi
Last recorded64,263 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 VCG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 64,263 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2020 62,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2019 59,105 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls cracking

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 57,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, outer edge wear and slight sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 54,949 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,689 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 52,689 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 50,138 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,401 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise uneven tyre wear off side front outer tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,209 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,081 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 36,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,493 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,639 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,270 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,879 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 VCG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCG, 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 VCG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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