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YF05 RPZ

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,130 mi
Last recorded105,130 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 RPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 105,130 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,395 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 95,395 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,120 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2019 73,444 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 73,444 miles

Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 55,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,892 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 126,440 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 48,810 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,637 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,317 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,608 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,364 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 30,608 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,340 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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YF05 RPZ is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YF05 RPZ, 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 YF05 RPZ registered?

YF05 RPZ is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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