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DV05 FKN

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,877 mi
Last recorded148,877 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 FKN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 148,877 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 136,002 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 126,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 123,271 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 119,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 114,167 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 111,456 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 102,708 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor but still cleaning screen

Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,861 miles

Bonnet damaged

Engine management light remains on

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 79,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Bonnet damaged

Engine management light remains on

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,237 miles

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

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

front brake disc worn

Fail 23 Feb 2011 51,237 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

strongly advise check front inner pads

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 25,182 miles

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

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

Wipers smearing

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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DV05 FKN is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DV05 FKN, 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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DV05 FKN is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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