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RV55 NKX

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,318 mi
Last recorded119,318 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 NKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 119,318 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 119,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 111,753 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 103,228 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 93,931 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2018 81,235 miles

All four directional indicators on tyres discoloured.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,817 miles

All four directional indicators are slightly discolored

NSF,NSR,OSR Tyres have cuts but no cords exposed have advised presenter

Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,010 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres getting have cuts in side wall

Fail 28 Jul 2016 72,010 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres getting have cuts in side wall

Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,158 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 60,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,863 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre out of shape

Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,776 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 40,732 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,381 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,519 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 24,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RV55 NKX 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 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RV55 NKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV55 NKX registered?

RV55 NKX is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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