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DY05 DLK

2005 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,354 mi
Last recorded74,354 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 DLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 74,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,571 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 52,977 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,091 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 42,091 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,769 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 37,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 24,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 16,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,117 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 13,613 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 11,860 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,012 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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DY05 DLK is a 2005 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY05 DLK, 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 DY05 DLK registered?

DY05 DLK is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is DY05 DLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 DLK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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