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DA05 EFU

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,627 mi
Last recorded100,627 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 EFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,627 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 100,000 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 99,924 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2018 99,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 95,642 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 87,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 87,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,420 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 74,285 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,143 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

nearside front tyre is starting to mishape

slight cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,703 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,962 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,553 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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DA05 EFU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DA05 EFU, 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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DA05 EFU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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