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RV55 ULW

2005 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,464 mi
Last recorded97,464 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 ULW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,464 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 97,464 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,336 miles

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

Nearside Front brake flexible starting to crack

Offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

power steering pipes damp

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 90,336 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake flexible starting to crack

Offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

power steering pipes damp

rear discs corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 90,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets not working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 14 Feb 2015 80,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2015 80,401 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,581 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,444 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,353 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,445 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,444 miles

Slight seep from PAS hose.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,187 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 ULW is a 2005 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

RV55 ULW is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is RV55 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 ULW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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