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DC05 BFM

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,816 mi
Last recorded104,816 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BFM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 104,816 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 104,813 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,638 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 96,634 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,424 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 91,424 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2 (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,794 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,987 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 69,987 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,317 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,935 miles

wipers wearing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,193 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,401 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 50,295 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 50,290 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,250 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 39,100 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,833 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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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.

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