MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2 (3.6.B.4d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
wipers wearing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both headlight aims on lower limit
Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plasic trims fitted
Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to underpanels fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both headlight aims on lower limit
Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plasic trims fitted
Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to underpanels fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DC05 BFM is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 DC05 BFM, 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 DC05 BFM registered?
DC05 BFM is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 6 April 2005.
Is DC05 BFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for DC05 BFM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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