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RN54 XHG

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,376 mi
Last recorded126,376 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 126,376 miles

Nearside Front slight roughness from wheel when rotated

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

minor oil leaks

minor wear to rear brake discs

rear heat shield insecure

slight deterioration to both rear caliper brake hoses

Fail 2 Apr 2019 126,370 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front slight roughness from wheel when rotated

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn and badly worn on edges (step tread)

Offside Front tyre becoming cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre becoming badly worn, cracked and perished

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

minor oil leaks

minor wear to rear brake discs

rear heat shield insecure

slight deterioration to both rear caliper brake hoses

Pass 27 Apr 2018 122,264 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

o/s/r tyre becoming worn and perished

various slight oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,865 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 115,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light is on

Fail 11 Nov 2016 115,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

engine light is on

Pass 13 Nov 2015 110,352 miles

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

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

advis child seat fitted couldnt check full seat belt

advis eml on

Pass 22 Jul 2014 104,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 104,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 99,691 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,622 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 76,775 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 76,775 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,967 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 61,966 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,996 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 47,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,913 miles

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

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 XHG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHG, 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 RN54 XHG registered?

RN54 XHG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 22 January 2005.

Is RN54 XHG safe to buy?

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