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SM05 RUA

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,023 mi
Last recorded91,023 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 RUA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,023 miles

Nearside Rear indicater bulb slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,888 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 90,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 75,258 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 75,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,241 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,029 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2012 61,332 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,460 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 50,653 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 50,653 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,495 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 46,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,521 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 35,521 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,870 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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SM05 RUA is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM05 RUA, 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 SM05 RUA registered?

SM05 RUA is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is SM05 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 RUA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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