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RV55 NLO

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,630 mi
Last recorded69,630 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 NLO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,630 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 69,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 65,905 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 65,904 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Phone holder (8.3.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,846 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 61,846 miles

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,870 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 55,870 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,847 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 42,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 2 Oct 2013 42,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,546 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 30,932 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 30,932 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,248 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 14,586 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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RV55 NLO is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RV55 NLO, 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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RV55 NLO is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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