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RV05 MHZ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,851 mi
Last recorded109,851 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 109,851 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 101,441 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 94,096 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 94,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,121 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake flexis cracked and splitting

n/s/f tyre has a puncher

oil on gear box

rear bumper showing signs of damage

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,121 miles

both front brake flexis cracked and splitting

n/s/f tyre has a puncher

oil on gear box

rear bumper showing signs of damage

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,255 miles

both front flexi pipes starting to crack

both front tyres worn very low on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Dec 2011 61,870 miles

both rear tyres very low on tread

both front flexi pipes cracking

rear discs lipped corroded and pitted

Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn edges and just legal

front brake flexi brake hoses cracking

Pass 31 Dec 2009 40,544 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,902 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,474 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 MHZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RV05 MHZ, 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 MHZ registered?

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

Is RV05 MHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 MHZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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