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AR05 DPK

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

106,798 mi
Last recorded106,798 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DPK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 106,798 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 104,797 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 101,526 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2020 92,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,508 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 90,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2018 87,483 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 84,156 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 81,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 78,592 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 72,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,439 miles

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

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

wear to tyre edges offside front

Fail 24 Jan 2012 47,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,795 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,671 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,167 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,188 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,308 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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AR05 DPK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AR05 DPK, 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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AR05 DPK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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