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RY54 FCJ

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,573 mi
Last recorded143,573 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 FCJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 143,573 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 134,432 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 134,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 126,733 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 118,133 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 98,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 93,274 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,104 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 84,104 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,614 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,474 miles

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

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

damage to rear number plate

slight play to offside steering rack arm

Pass 26 May 2009 48,982 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 39,158 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,336 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 35,336 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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RY54 FCJ 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 RY54 FCJ, 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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RY54 FCJ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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