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DC05 BFY

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,629 mi
Last recorded132,629 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 132,629 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 132,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 127,845 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 121,098 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 113,135 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 106,512 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 106,477 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat back (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

petrol cap seal slightley split

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,000 miles

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

exhaust corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,367 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,665 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hazard warning light on dash

Fail 6 Nov 2012 80,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hazard warning light on dash

n/s/f brake pad warning light insecure

n/s/f tyre low on outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,919 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 55,451 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,470 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 47,469 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,367 miles

front brake pads worn, may soon require replacing

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 BFY is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BFY, 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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DC05 BFY is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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