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RY05 RGZ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,011 mi
Last recorded117,011 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 RGZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 117,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake just meet requirement need some adjustment or repair

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 112,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 99,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bumper insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 85,514 miles

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

Under car fitted plastic cover.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,311 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 67,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,738 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 57,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,707 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,245 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,223 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,694 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 33,694 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 27,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 22,004 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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RY05 RGZ 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 81.3%.

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 RY05 RGZ, 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 RY05 RGZ registered?

RY05 RGZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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