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DY05 DOU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,411 mi
Last recorded114,411 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 DOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 114,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 111,282 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 107,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 103,396 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 103,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,175 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 92,965 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 83,544 miles

Brake wear indicator light on although brake pads ok.

DSC light on .

Front number plate cracked and starting to delaminate.

O/S/Front tyre showing signs of side wall cracking.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 83,544 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake wear indicator light on although brake pads ok.

DSC light on .

Front number plate cracked and starting to delaminate.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/Front tyre showing signs of side wall cracking.

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 83,391 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT IS ON BU TNO ABS LIGHT

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,341 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,717 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,901 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,915 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,665 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,016 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2008 18,016 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

all four tyres wearing on edges

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 DOU 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 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 DY05 DOU, 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 DOU registered?

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

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