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RV05 HMG

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,361 mi
Last recorded136,361 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 HMG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 136,361 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 128,720 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 128,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 119,089 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 112,457 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 112,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 105,506 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 101,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,552 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 96,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,984 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,475 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 87,475 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 84,895 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 82,319 miles

unable to check brake pipes fully due to cover fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,582 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished between tread

Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,286 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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RV05 HMG is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RV05 HMG, 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 RV05 HMG registered?

RV05 HMG is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is RV05 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 HMG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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