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DY05 FKU

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,714 mi
Last recorded75,714 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2013 75,714 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 61,948 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 50,798 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,749 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,985 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2007 13,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,235 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 FKU is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 FKU registered?

DY05 FKU is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is DY05 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 FKU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY05 FKU have outstanding finance?

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