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DC05 JGF

2005 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,949 mi
Last recorded117,949 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 JGF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor wire broken.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 117,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Needs washer pump. (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor wire broken.

Pass 2 May 2017 111,359 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 108,258 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 108,255 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault traction control (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

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 JGF is a 2005 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JGF, 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 JGF registered?

DC05 JGF is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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