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DE05 JWU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,818 mi
Last recorded147,818 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 147,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 127,258 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear differential is noisey

Pass 21 Aug 2019 114,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

long handbrake travel

Fail 29 Jun 2018 96,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

long handbrake travel

Pass 9 May 2017 90,990 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays engine covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 90,990 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,192 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play RACK JOINT (2.2.B.1g)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 75,458 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,144 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,010 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 31,479 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,804 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,300 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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DE05 JWU 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 77.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 DE05 JWU, 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 DE05 JWU registered?

DE05 JWU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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